"To build a fire" has a conflict of man v/s nature. There are several instances throughout the development of the plot which shows how the man battles nature. The man attempts to travel across ten miles of Yukon Wilderness in temperatures dropping to 75 below zero. The mans only companion is his wolf-dog. The mans face gets numb, and his cheeks are frostbitten. He tries to prepare himself psychological to force himself not to worry about the cold or nature. He continues his journey worrying about the danger of springs hidden beneath the snow. His fingers & face became numb, so he builds a fire. He then proceeds along his way. His nose and cheeks freeze once more. He can barely control his hands. His fire goes out. He's constantly in a battle
