Hatchet
What is the name of the main character?
Brian Robeson
How does Brian's relationship with his mother affect him?
He causes him to have anger towards his mom
Where does the story take place?
In the Canadian Wilderness
What is the main conflict in the story?
Brian and his mother
What is the major theme of the book?
Man vs. Nature
what event causes Brian to crash the plane?
The Pilot has a heart attack
Where does Brian's father work?
The oil fields in Canada
Describe the environment Brian is stranded in ?
large lake
Rocky/mountainous
wooded
How does Brian's perspective change after the crash?
he starts to realize that nature is a dangerous place and being able to survive has made him stronger.
How does fear play a role in Brian's Survival
Without fear he may have spooked the bear and gotten hurt
His fear of not being found has kept him pushing and trying to survive.
Describe Brian's emotional state after the crash.
scared
out of it
worried
What role does the pilot play in Brian's story?
The pilot plays a crucial role, because without him having a heart attack, Brian would have never been stranded and be forced to survive on his own.
What challenges does the forest present for Brian?
He has to protect himself from the wild animals
It is very bright causing him to get sunburned
He has to find food in berry bushes
There is not a lot of fry bark for a fire
What critical decision has Brian made so far ?
To stay put and not leave the lake.
To not run away from the bear
What does Brian learn about Perseverance?
If you get up, then you will not make it. You have to keep pushing on and stay positive.
What does Brian's Mother give him?
A Hatchet
How has Brian Changed throughout the story so far?
He has went from being very scared to feeling confident in himself and his ability to survive on his own.
How does nature help Brian survive?
The lake provides water
Berries provide food
and Rocks provide shelter
What makes Brian feel more confident in himself to survive?
Finding food and shelter
in what way's does isolation impact Brian?
He does a LOT of thinking.
He also starts to look at nature as a friend (fire)
What is the significance of the secret?
It caused his parents divorce
Who is Brian's friend in the wilderness?
The Fire
What are some key survival skills Brian has learned so far?
Animals do not always want to hurt you
Be careful what you eat
His hatchet and rocks can be used to create a fire
a fire can be used as protection
What does Brian think about at the end of chapter 8
His family
How does nature influence Brian's character development?
Nature teaches Brian how to survive, stay positive, look for the good, and never give up.