Read the passage from “To Build a Fire,” Part 2.

Question

He started to untie his moccasins. They were coated with ice; the thick German socks were like sheaths of iron half-way to the knees; and the moccasin strings were like rods of steel all twisted and knotted as by some conflagration.

What is the meaning of the similes like sheaths of iron and like rods of steel in this passage?

To Build a Fire, Part 2

A. They show how weak the man’s hands have become.
B. They illustrate how the man is not concerned about the elements battling against him.
C. They illustrate how stiffly the man’s clothing has frozen.
D. They make it seem colder than it really is.

I read the passage it is still kind of confusing could somebody help me understand! I feel like it might be A?

Answer 1

That string is really frozen if he can not bend it.
C. They illustrate how stiffly the man’s clothing has frozen.

Answer 2

I feel like it’s A

Answer 3

it is c

Answer 4

i dont know i need the answer for a test plssss