about nature and how to survive the weather. "The tremendous cold and the absence of the sun had no effect on the man"(910). "He was alert in the things of life, but only in the things, and not the significance"(910). These two quotes suggest that the man was aware of the day but due to his ignorance he did not realize the mistake of making that journey. The man's ego makes him take the journey alone without notice of external things of nature that would influence him later. The affects of naturalism are exhibited when he stops for lunch and forgets to start a fire as soon as he sits down. This is the first sign that the cold is beginning to affect him. Instead of being cautious or frightened, the narrator explains that, "He chuckled at his foolishness"(913). At this point he still does not realize the significance of being properly prepared both physically and mentally. However the surrounding setting is starting to influence his reaction to how cold it really is. He starts realizing that hi

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Approximate Word count = 672
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)