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The story takes place in Klondike, Yukon, during the month of January. The time period is around 1897 and the Gold Rush. The weather during the time is sixty below zero.
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The character’s name is not mentioned directly. He is strong willed, determined, stubborn, and pompous. He has a strong build and is muscular.
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The character goes to meet his hunting friends.
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The character takes his mittens off; however, his fingers get cold, and he puts the mittens back on.
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The climax is when the man falls into the water.
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The man fails to create a fire.
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The man considers giving up, but he decides to try to use his hands to start the fire.
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He successfully creates a fire using his hands.
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The man is able to make the journey back to his house.
