Theme & Central Idea
What is the central theme of Hatchet?
Survival and/or self-reliance.
What detail shows Brian is desperate for food?
He eats too many gut cherries, even though they make him sick.
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Who is the protagonist of Hatchet?
Brian Robeson.
What is the inciting incident that starts the story?
The pilot has a heart attack, and the plane crashes.
How does Brian's independence in the wild support the theme?
He grows stronger and more mature as he survives alone.
What detail supports that Brian is learning from his environment?
He watches animals to learn how to survive.
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What is Brian’s main external conflict?
Surviving after the plane crash.
What is one rising action event after the crash?
Brian is attacked by a porcupine while sleeping. (Name one big event)
What type of conflict best supports the theme of man vs. nature?
External conflict — Brian vs. the wilderness.
What evidence shows Brian is changing emotionally?
He stops crying and starts solving problems calmly.
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What internal conflict does Brian face about his parents?
He struggles with anger and sadness over their divorce. "The Secret"
What is the climax of the novel?
Brian retrieves the survival pack from the sunken plane.
What message might the author want readers to learn from Brian’s journey?
Growth comes through struggle.
What details show how Brian uses his intelligence to survive?
He builds a fire and makes tools with what he finds.
What is Mr. Beast Real Name?
"Jimmy" Donaldson
How does Brian respond to the porcupine attack?
He uses it as a lesson to build a stronger shelter and become more alert.
What is the falling action after the tornado?
Brian rebuilds his shelter and uses the emergency transmitter.
What major events help show the theme of transformation? (give at least 3)
The plane crash, porcupine attack, tornado, and Brian’s rescue.
What two details show Brian’s survival after the tornado?
He rebuilds his shelter and retrieves the survival pack from the crashed plane.
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How do Brian’s reactions to the tornado and rescue plane show character change?
He becomes resilient and accepts his situation without giving up.
What is the resolution of the story?
Brian is rescued and reflects on how he has changed.