How do the structures of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and "To Build a Fire" differ? "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" uses dialogue among the characters to propel the action, but "To Build a Fire tells the story through the detailed description of one important scene.

"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" compares the imaginings of a man's life with his reality, but "To Build a Fire" tells the dramatic tale of a man's fight for survival, using conflict and resolution.

"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" tells the story in chronological order, but "To Build a Fire" is told using flashbacks of the man's life.

"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" relates a specific event in a man's life, but "To Build a Fire" covers a series of events that occur over time,