In "To Build a Fire" (131), the protagonist (main character) has no name. He is referred to as "the man." Why do you think Jack London did not name this character? Think about the importance of setting in this story when you answer the question.

Since there is no other human character in "To Build A Fire", Jack London had no need to give his protagonist a name.

Explanation:

London must have had additional reasons for not providing him with a name. One reason could have been that he wanted to illustrate the insignificance of human beings in contrast to the grandeur and power of nature. 

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