But all this -- the mysterious, far-reaching hair-line trail, the absence of sun from the sky, the tremendous cold, and the
strangeness and weirdness of it all-made no impression
on the man. It was not because he was long used to it. He
was a newcomer in the land, a chechaquo, and this was
his first winter. The trouble with him was that he was
without imagination. He was quick and alert in the things
of life, but only in the things, and not in the significances.
Based on the evidence in this passage from "To Build a Fire," which statement
is most likely the theme?
O A. Being part of a community is more important than relying solely
on yourself.
OB. The man is new to the Yukon Territory and is traveling alone for
the first time.
O C. Imagination and realizing the significance of events is an
important part of survival.
O D. Animals are instinctive creatures and can help humans to survive
in the cold.