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The protagonist displays a sense of self-assuredness, traversing the snow-laden terrain with only a dog as a companion. London paints him as competent and practical, yet swiftly reveals his naivety. He fails to grasp the severity of his environment; he does not fully understand what fifty degrees below zero entails for a creature like a human. Humanity typically thrives within a narrow temperature range, and the cold compounds our vulnerabilities, yet we often live thoughtlessly within our comfort zones.