I wonder why the author has the kids try to start a fire. So I think he has the kids start a fire because he wanted to show just how naive and not mature all of them are. Just the idea of starting a fire gets the kids all riled up in anticipation for a fire. This probably has to do with the fact that fire was forbidden in their homes so making one is both against the rules and exciting. They are not mature because the kids don't realize that fire is a dangerous and potentially harmful thing. The entire forest could be burned down.
Make sure you indicate which prompt you are replying to. A good question to explore.
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