Deathwatch or BRHP and “To Build a Fire”
Compare and Contrast Technical Writing Activity

Due Friday, February 3, 2012 

For this assignment you will compare and contrast two topics from the two stories.  Each topic should contain a minimum of three notes on each side.  This needs to be typed and very professional.  This will be worth 25 points total. 

 
Deathwatch "To Build a Fire"

Conflict

  • Compare and contrast side by side each element.

  • Put these in two columns as shown here.

 

  • Even if you use bullets, please use complete sentences.

  • Include internal and external conflicts.

  • Discuss each with detailed descriptions.


 

 

Preparedness of Main Character

  • Thinking about your list of 10 survival skills, compare how prepared Ben and the man in the woods were for their adventure.

 

  • List each tool or skill on each side with detailed descriptions how a person would use each.

  • Include whether or not each character, in your opinion, was prepared for their fate.