Explain how the setting of "To Build a Fire" affects the man's struggle to survive in his surroundings.

The setting of "To Build a Fire" is extremely cold, harsh, and isolated. The extreme cold is giving the man frostbite and numbing him, making it difficult for him to move. The steep hills and hidden pools of water tire and threaten the man. This setting makes the man's journey to his camp very difficult.

The frigid weather and the long distance between one camp ground to camp ground cases a lot of problems from not knowing where you are to falling threw the snow and ice.