Journal Writing 1-18-10

Man vs. Nature is a common topic used for writing. An example of that is the man from How To Build A Fire. He is hiking in about -50 degree or lower weather and he is not properly prepared for the challenges that nature is causing for him. He doesn't think about what he should or shouldn't do in these kind of conditions.So nature is winning against him in the fight to survive so far. The cold and the numbness that is starting to overcome his body is making him kind of crazy. He has lost any rational thoughts by now because of the freezing temperatures. He even tries tokill his dog and stick his hands in the body to keep his them warm. He starts to think about what is waiting for im at the lodge where the other boys are at. He then starts to run but when nature gets even with him, falls to the ground and tries to sleep. In the snow covered sleep he dies and the dog goes back to the lodge leaving his companion behind. Nature beats all of us in some point in time of our lives. Even if you're not even outside,it still wins.