Sophie has written this topic sentence in her literary analysis:Jack London’s story "To Build a Fire” helps readers understand the harsh natural elements faced by prospectors in the early 1900s.

The topic sentence focuses on the harsh natural elements the prospectors faced. Snow falling from a tree branch and soaking the man’s fire directly shows nature interfering with his efforts to survive. The other choices describe a companion, advice, or a camp location rather than a harsh natural element.

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