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    Dead Men’s Path” Over the years‚ populations around the world have been raised with many different cultures and beliefs. These are cultures that are accepted by some and denied and frowned upon by others because they have their own beliefs. Over the recent years the cultures do tend to change in the fact that they add new beliefs to the old ones. In Achebe’s “Dead Men’s Path” Michael Obi the newly appointed headmaster of the Ndume School has different religious and cultural beliefs then that

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    In the short story ‚“To Build a Fire‚” by Jack London the main character “the man” was unable to stay alive in the wilderness because he was overconfident that he would stay alive‚ he did not take the advice from the old timer ‚and he did not stay calm. “ the man” was alone in the wilderness in a 50 degree below temperature and did not have any help except a husky. He thought that he could handle himself and eventually he freezes to death but the dog was alive. For the most part‚ “the man” was

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    "His Last Resort" In the short story "To Build a Fire‚" by Jack London‚ a newcomer crosses the treacherous Alaskan Yukon during the time of the gold rush‚ in a search to seek great fortune. Unfortunately‚ his failure to heed to the experienced old timer‚ as well his lack of knowledge resulted in him being unaware of the danger that faced him from within his surroundings. Thus‚ the theme of survival is conveyed through setting‚ sensory detail and characterization. Fifty degree below weather in

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    “To Build a Fire” by Jack London is about a man’s ultimate struggle for survival in hypothermic conditions. Set in the Yukon‚ the man suffers many tribulations‚ including building an unsuccessful fire under a snow-ridden spruce tree‚ and using other botched forestry techniques that others would have avoided. The theme of this story is that advice should be taken from others who have experienced wisdom in drastic situations. At the beginning of the story‚ the narrator states that an old-timer from

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    one of the authors that most influenced London‚ Herbert Spencer. 2. What is socialism? Why was London attracted to it? Socialism is an economic system in which the means of prediction are owned and controlled by the working class. And London was attracted to it because of his experience in life gave him an insight into the terrible effects of poverty on people who had no political power. 3. What is social Darwinism? What were its origins and how did London interpret this philosophy? Social Darwinism

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    The expression “Nevernever give up” means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. ALWAYS TRY While people are working‚ sometimes they are bored because probably their job is not their aim and suitable for them. However‚ if people have a goal‚ they want to succeed it‚ so they overcome all blocks. The expression “Nevernever give up” is very true for people who

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    The Call of the Wild‚ by Jack London‚ is a story about Buck‚ a four- year old dog that is part Shepherd and part St. Bernard. More importantly‚ it is a naturalistic tale about the survival of the fittest in nature. As the judge’s loyal companion‚ working with his sons‚ and guarding his grandchildren‚ Buck ruled over all things - humans included. Combining his mother’s intelligence with the size and strength of his father‚ Buck became the undisputed leader of all the dogs on the estate. Throughout

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    Twain and Jack London - witness catastrophe‚ yet the way they perceive and describe it are different. Not one soul looks on and shall distinguish it exactly the same‚ but the mood or tone in which the disasters are described would be expected to be comparable. Twain brings to the table a personal take and focuses on the “curiosities” of the earthquake. London observes the disaster from the relative distance of “the bay”‚ while describing the destruction of the “conflagration.” Twain and London write

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    The Fatal Battle of Man versus Nature In 1908‚ Jack London published his revised version of To Build a Fire. It was popular for many reasons‚ yet one attraction to the story was the predominant themes that he involved in all his stories. Within this story‚ the theme of man versus nature is predominant‚ and is highlighted when the main character is trying to build a fire to save himself from the harsh indifference of nature. The main character‚ a nameless stranger in this version‚ fights his way

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    1. Read Niccolo Ammaniti’s epigraph by Jack London. Why has Ammaniti chosen to begin his novel with his novel with this quote? How does it illuminate what happens in the story? What is the literal and symbolic meaning in the novel about "falling into darkness"?  Niccolo Ammaniti had chosen to start his novel with an epigraph by Jack London‚ this foreshadows that we’re going to read about a journey of discovering real evil and the loss of innocence. "He had fallen into darkness" the literal meaning

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