Read the excerpt from part 2 of “to build a fire.” "you were right, old hoss; you were right," the man mumbled to the old-timer of sulphur creek. then the man drowsed off into what seemed to him the most comfortable and satisfying sleep he had ever known. what conflict is resolved, and what theme is conveyed in this passage? the conflict resolved is between the man and the old-timer. the theme conveyed is that belief in oneself is all that is necessary to achieve a great goal. the conflict resolved is between the man and the old timer. the theme conveyed is that wisdom can be gained by listening to those who have gone ahead. the conflict resolved is between the man and nature’s elements. the theme conveyed is that belief in oneself is all that is necessary to achieve a great goal. the conflict resolved is between the man and nature’s elements. the theme conveyed is that wisdom can be gained by listening to those who have gone ahead.