First, although there are more similarities between the two stories, there are still many qualities that portray the antithetic nature between the two short stories. For example, when the fisherman (in Jack London's story) used his intelligence to defeat his enemy; "Only by using his brain could he possible survive, and he called on his brain for a solution."(12) On the other hand, when the young man (in "To Build a Fire") panicked when struck by the thought of dying, "he was aware of the panicky feeling that it caused"(364) Also, In "To Build a fire" the young man did receive advice; "he knew that he should have listened to the man."(357) Conversely, In "The Sea Devil" the old man did not receive any advice. Furthermore, In Jack London's story the young man did learn a lesson, but he died; "Then the man drowsed off into what seemed to him the most comfortable sleep ever."(365) Contrarily, the man in Arthur Gordon's story learned a lesson; "He knew one thing. He knew he would do no more casting alone at night"... "No, not he."(13) Moreo

In conclusion, in "The Sea Devil," and in "To Build a Fire," the stories had many differences, but many more distinctive similarities. Both stories were man vs. nature, the character was nameless, the main character was solitary, and many more supports. These all advance my thesis and so, it is clear that in spite of the many differences the two stories have many more similarities.

Secondly, there are many similarities between the two short stories. For example, in both of the stories, the old man and the young man were solitary. This is shown by a couple of quotes: "He knew he would do no more casting alone at night."(13) And in London's tale, "he was"(357) . . . "As he turned"(358) . . . "He was bound."(359) These three quotes show that the author did not mention another person, therefore the man was solitary. Also, In "The Sea Devil" and in "To Build a Fire," both of the main characters damaged their hands. To illustrate this, the quote in "The Sea Devil," "He lifted his other hand and felt the hot blood start instantly."(13) And in Gordon's story, " . . . he became aware of sensation in his had. His flesh was burning."(362) Furthermore, in London's tale, the theme was man v

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