To Build a Fire
Describe symbolism in To Build a Fire by Jack London
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There is much symbolism in this story. Fire is a symbol of warmth, safety, and survival. The Husky dog is a symbol of nature and the inherent wisdom that is past down through generations of natural selection and evolution. The man represents both hubris and frailty.