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Exposition: Setting
It was on a bleak January day. He left Calumet Camp to go up to Paul Creek. -
Exposition: Characterization
He was a strong young man; he had big bones and big muscles. -
Rising Action
He tried to eat a biscuit but couldn’t finish it because his fingers began to get cold. -
Rising Action
He traveled up the creek. -
Climax
He broke through the ice, plummeting into the freezing cold water. -
Falling Action
He was fighting nature for his life. -
Falling Action
He attempts to build a fire. -
Falling Action
He attempts to build a fire again. -
Falling Action
He set his sights on some twigs and went to them struggling because his hands were so cold and useless. -
Resolution
He finally arrives at the camp on Cherry Creek.
