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Exopsition: Setting
It is January, where the winter is at it's harshest. -
Exposition: Setting
The setting of the story takes place in Klondike, Yukon in Canada. -
Exposition: Characterization
Tom Vincent is the main character who is described as big-boned and very self-assured. -
Rising Action
He makes his way up Paul Creek, leaving Calumet Camp behind him. -
Rising Action
He takes a break and has lunch on a fallen tree. -
Rising Action
The cold starts to take over and he is forced to warm himself up by running. -
Climax
The climax of the story is when he falls into the water, forcing him to dry off very quickly; this is life or death for him. -
Falling Action
He attempts to build a fire for warmth and fails. -
Falling Action
He attempts to build a fire once more, failing again. -
Falling Action
He attempts to build a fire again, and is successful! -
Resolution
Tom Vincent makes it home safely, completing his journey.