In jack london's "to build a fire," the main character falls through the ice in the frigid waters of a creek in the yukon and must stop to build a fire while still out in the snowy wilderness. pls me!

how does this setting in the story affect the plot?

a. it adds humor to the story, as the man struggles to complete the simple task of lighting a fire.

b. this setting provides a break for readers from the main action of the story.

c. it escalates the conflict by showing that the man's situation has gone from bad to worse.

d. this setting resolves the conflict the man faces because it allows him to demonstrate his mastery of the environment.