Which statement best describes the role the dog plays in "to build a fire"?
the dog acts as a foil to the man, showing how the dog's instincts him survive
while the man, despite his intelligence, dies.
the dog represents nature, and when the dog leaves after the man dies, it represents
how uncaring nature can be.
the dog is the man's only companion and relies on him for food and fire and is lost
when the man dies
the dog acts as the only means for the man's survival after the man cannot start
another fire.