The following question refers to “To Build a Fire” by Jack London. Read the line from the story below and answer the question that follows. It was a steep bank, and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch. . Which of the following BEST illustrates the purpose of the line from the story? A. the line illustrates the man is late B. the line illustrates the danger of the cold C. the line illustrates the man’s ego D. the line illustrates the man’s poor health

I believe the answer is C.

Explanation:

For the author is illustrating the mans ego. It was a steep bank, and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch. It seems as if the man has done something or something has happened in his life that has caused him to have low self esteem. ( sorry its short)

hancock was president of congress when the declaration of independence was adopted and signed. he is primarily remembered by americans for his large, flamboyant signature on the declaration, so much so that "john hancock" became, in the united states, an informal synonym for signature.

explanation:

it u understand what he thought at the time and let u know more about him then what third person would of known probably. hope this : )