To build a fire. The man and his dog got on the Yukon Trail. They were headed towards Dyea and Darwon. They faced much colder weather than expected. The dog knew what was going to happen to the man, he was going to die. When the man did die the dog ran towards camp for help. A theme from the story “To build a fire” is listening to those with more experience than you. The man did not listen to the man from Sulfur Creek. The old timer of sulfur creek told him he shouldn’t travel alone in -50 degrease weather. “The man from Sulpher creek spoke the truth about how cold it could get in the country.” The man ended up dieing because of his ignorance and stubornance. “you were right, old hoss; you were right.”