Question

In "To Build a Fire," the man is unable to imagine the danger he is in when he sets out on the trail.

Which best explains how this action contributes to the story's main conflict?



He plans for an unreasonable pace of four miles per hour.

He gets himself in trouble when he falls into a spring while traveling alone.

His lack of respect for the Yukon allows him to veer off the path.

His inability to find food leads to his death.

Answer 1

the answer is C.) His lack of respect for the Yukon allows him to veer off the path

Answer 2

He gets himself in trouble when he falls into a spring while traveling alone.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this story, a man in the Yukon is unaware of the difficulties that he will encounter in the wild. He is overly confident, and decides to set out on the trail on his own despite warnings from more experienced men. His ignorance regarding the difficulties of the environment become more evident as he gets himself in trouble when he falls into a spring and later struggles to build a fire.