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The fire in Chapter Nine has more importance to Brian than just the fire itself. It actually sybolized something about his survival skills. Explain symbolisim of the fire below.

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The fire is a symbol of survival, and Brian becomes obsessed with the different ways that he can keep his fire going. Ultimately, he conquers both, which speaks to his determination and willingness to experiment.

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