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Read the passage from Part 1 of "To Build a Fire."

How does this detail about the setting advance the
It was a clear day, and yet there seemed an intangible
plot?
pall over the face of things, a subtle gloom that made
the day dark, and that was due to the absence of sun.
It introduces the difficulty the man will face with the
This fact did not worry the man.
darkness
It explains the cold temperatures that are reached
without the warmth of the sun.
It suggests that the man is unable to observe his
surroundings.
It shows the man's lack of concern despite his
situation.

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Answer: it shows the man's lack of concernor conern despite his situation.

Explanation: I hope its right, the writing was kind of messy to read.

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