I am currently reading Jack London's short story "To Build a Fire." On

I am currently reading Jack London's short story "To Build a Fire." On my study guide, I was asked "What is the one important element beside matches that the man needs to build a fire?" I would say oxygen, but I don't think this is it, because the book doesn't refer to it. Would it be usable fingers (since the man's were frostbitten?) THank you.

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How about fuel for the fire?

How about dry fuel?

tinder?

http://www.answers.com/tinder