Characters
A protagonist is... The protagonist of Hatchet is…
A protagonist is the main character of a story. The protagonist of Hatchet is Brian Robeson.
A conflict in literature is…
A conflict in literature is a struggle between opposing forces.
A theme in literature is…
A theme in literature is a message or lesson about life.
The plane crashes because…
The plane crashes because the pilot has a heart attack.
The word “abate” means… and in the story what abates for Brian is...
The word “abate” means to lessen or decrease,
and what abates for Brian is his sharp pain after the crash.
An antagonist is… and an example of an antagonist Brian faces is…
An antagonist is a force or character that works against the protagonist.
One antagonist Brian faces is…
nature, because he must survive the wilderness.
the pilot’s heart attack, because it leaves Brian alone in the plane.
hunger, because he struggles to find enough food.
fear, because his emotions make survival harder.
An internal conflict is… while an external conflict is…
An internal conflict is a struggle inside a character’s mind.
An external conflict is a struggle with an outside force.
Theme is different from main idea because theme is… while main idea is…
Theme is the lesson or message,
while main idea is what the story is mostly about.
Three elements of nature that make survival difficult for Brian are…
Three elements of nature that make survival difficult for Brian are…
mosquitoes and insects
wild animals
the cold and darkness
finding food and water
The word “grimace” means… and the pilot grimaces because…
The word “grimace” means a facial expression of pain, and the pilot grimaces because he is suffering from a heart attack.
Characterization is how an author helps the reader understand a character by showing…
Characterization is how an author helps the reader understand a character by showing the character's actions, thoughts, or what they say.
A way Hatchet shows Character vs. Nature is when…
A way Hatchet shows Character vs. Nature is when…
Brian tries to land the plane after the pilot’s heart attack.
Brian battles swarms of mosquitoes.
Brian struggles to find food and water.
Brian builds shelter to protect himself from animals and weather.
One theme in Hatchet is… and it is shown when…
One theme in Hatchet is…
survival, shown when Brian finds food and builds shelter.
courage, shown when Brian faces danger even though he is afraid.
nature, shown when Brian must understand the wilderness to live.
strength, shown when Brian pushes himself to keep trying.
"The Secret," has negatively affected Brian relationhsips because...
"The Secret," has negatively affected Brian relationhsips because it caused his parents to divorce and for Brian to feel bitterness and sadness toward his mother.
The word “horde” means… and the author uses it instead of “a lot of bugs” because…
The word “horde” means a large, overwhelming group, and the author uses it because it shows…
how many insects there were,
how overwhelmed Brian felt,
and how intense the moment was.
One trait that characterizes Brian is ______ because he…
One trait that describes Brian is…
resourceful, because he uses what he has—like the hatchet—to make tools and shelter.
determined, because he keeps trying even when he’s scared or tired.
observant, because he pays close attention to nature and learns from what he sees.
Brian experiences Character vs. Self when he struggles with… but keeps going by…
Brian experiences Character vs. Self when he struggles with…
fear, but keeps going by talking himself through panic.
loneliness, but keeps going by remembering Mr. Perpich’s advice.
sadness about “The Secret,” but keeps going by focusing on survival tasks.
Two themes that work together in Hatchet are… and they connect because…
Two themes that work together in Hatchet are…
survival and courage, because Brian must be brave to stay alive.
strength and nature, because Brian learns to respect and adapt to nature’s power.
self-reliance and perseverance, because Brian has to depend on himself and never give up.
Three ways Brian begins to meet his survival needs are by…
Three ways Brian begins to meet his survival needs are by...
finding berries to eat
building a shelter
using his hatchet to make tools
exploring the area for resources
The word “diminish” means… and Brian tries not to diminish his rescue chances by…
The word “diminish” means to reduce or lessen,
and Brian tries not to diminish his rescue chances by…
staying near the lake
keeping the signal location visible
waiting where the plane went down
One secondary character or force that impacts Brian is ______, and they affect him by…
One secondary character or force that impacts Brian is…
the pilot, because his heart attack forces Brian to take control of the plane and begin his survival journey.
Brian’s mother, because “The Secret” causes Brian emotional pain and distraction as he tries to survive.
Brian’s father, because Brian remembers his father’s advice and uses it to stay focused and hopeful.
nature, because it challenges Brian with storms, animals, and hunger but also teaches him how to survive.
One external conflict Brian faces is… and it challenges him because…
One external conflict Brian faces is…
the plane crash, which challenges him because he must land it alone.
insects, which challenge him because they swarm and bite him constantly.
wild plants and animals, which challenge him because they threaten his safety.
Nature acts as both a challenge and a teacher for Brian because…
Nature acts as both a challenge and a teacher for Brian because…
it threatens him, like with wild plants, bugs, and animals.
it teaches him, by showing him what he needs to pay attention to in order to survive.
it shapes him, making him stronger and more independent.
Mr. Perpich’s advice to Brian is… and it helps him survive by…
Mr. Perpich’s advice to Brian is…
“stay positive,” which helps Brian fight panic.
“use your brain,” which helps him problem-solve.
“you are your most valuable asset,” which helps him trust himself.
The word “dormant” means… and Brian’s hunger is dormant until…
The word “dormant” means inactive but able to become active, and Brian’s hunger is dormant until…
he finds the turtle eggs,
he finally eats real food,
and his body realizes it wants more.