Read this passage:

“the old-timer on sulphur creek was right, he thought in the
moment of controlled despair that ensued: after fifty
below, a man should travel with a partner. he beat his
hands, but failed in exciting any sensation.”

based on the evidence in this passage from "to build a fire," which statement
is the best example of the theme?

a. the importance of imagination and self-awareness

b. the man is proud that he was able to survive alone.

c. humans lack a basic survival instinct that animals have.

d. some lessons are only learned the hard way.