Faiyaz Hasan
R/LA
2-17-11

Self Pride

What is it that makes us want to show others or even our selves that we are great? “To Build a Fire” By: Jack London makes me think about how too much self confidence can be our downfall. When we have to much confidence we tend to ignore others advice, though it can be wise and useful.

His lack of imagination made it impossible for him to understand what kind of risk he was taking. The main character did not understand what -75 degrees meant he only knew it would be cold, he couldn’t comprehend what could happen to him if he went. Feeling the bone chilling cold and the harsh winds, did not make the man think doubt his actions it only made him want to reach his destination more.

The Old-timer from Sulpher Creek told the main character he would not survive the trip. The main character now had to make the trip so that he could indulge his ego, by proving to the old timer and to nature that he knew best. His pride was his real death not the snow, his pride made him forget his common since and to just keep going on.

His flaw was his pride if only he had waited he could have survived the storm and he would have still been alive. To much pride can be dangerous, it can blind us from making the correct decisions.