Read the following story: Emerging from the wreckage, Jim checked his limbs for
any obvious signs of injury. Finding none, he scanned the
landscape to identify the direction of the nearest
settlement. There was no light in any direction. The Arctic
wind howled around him. The whiteness of the snow
continued to the horizon in every direction. The sun was
quickly setting
Which best describes the impact of the story's setting?
A. Jim's clear-mindedness establishes him as a hero.
B. Jim will be able to find a place to rest quickly.
C. The unending whiteness creates a bleak mood
D. The story's conflict will be between Jim and society.