Darwinian Influences in Jack Londons To Build a Fire
The Darwinian influence on Jack London’s “To Build a Fire” is apparent in the one trait that caused the man not to adapt to his surroundings and ultimately die in this story. ... Jack London describes the setting so well that I knew exactly what the man was facing and the challenges that lay ahead of him. ... When it comes to Darwinian Theory, the main thought that comes to mind is “Survival of the fittest.