Question

In Jack London's short story "To Build a Fire," a man sets off alone on a long hike on the Yukon trail on a very cold day. Despite his strength and ability, he ultimately loses the struggle against nature and freezes to death.

Based on this summary, how is the setting of the story related to the plot?

The setting determines the duration of the events.

The setting is essential to the conflict in the story.

The setting determines the main character's traits.

The setting is omitted from the exposition of the story