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Exposition: Setting
The story starts off in the Calumet Camp in the Yukon, then travels up the Cherry Creek River. -
Exposition: Characterization
Tom Vincent was a big-boned and big-muscled man. He had faith in his ability to master hte ice and in his strength in his head and hands. -
Rising Action
Tom Vincent left Calumet Camp before dawn and traveled up Paul Creek. -
Rising Action
Tom Vincent stopped to eat lunch around 11 o'clock, then his hands started to freeze and he had to keep moving. -
Rising Action
Tom Vincent contiues his journey until he meets the Cherry Creek Divide. -
Climax
While walking along the river, Tom Vincent fell through a thin sheet of ice and got his feet and boots completely wet. -
Falling Action
Tom Vincent realizes he needs to build a fire to warm himself, so he starts to gather branches. -
Falling Action
Tom Vincent's body was freezing so he burned his hand while starting to light the fire. -
Falling Action
Tom Vincent was able to find the old abandoned Moose Hunters camp by Paul Creek and start a small fire to warm himself. -
Resolution
Tom Vincent then continured to the Cherry Creek Divide where he nursed his feet back to health. He now lives by the precept, "Never travel alone".
