Taking a break for summer, but we don't want to leave you without some awesome, masculine content. So, whenever we take a break, we offer to you a series we'll call From the Bookshelf, where we read a public domain story steeped in adventure and classic masculinity. And at the end, there will be a few book club style questions that we'd like you to respond to in the comments of the episode.
In this episode we offer to you, "To Build a Fire," by Jack London. This version was originally published in 1908.
Our questions to you after a listen are:
What ideals of masculinity were being portrayed by the man and are they still relevant today?
There is a contrast between the man and the dog playing out in this story. How do themes such as instinct or rational thought play out differently between the man and the dog?
There is an obvious statement about traditionally masculine traits such as stoicism, independence, and self-sufficiency that are spotlighted in this story. What is the main message London is trying to articulate using a man in this bleak setting and why?
Outro Music: Motivation Inspiring Corporate, by NastelBom - Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
