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Why does Brian refuse to talk to his mother?
Why does Brian refuse to talk to his mother?
What does Brian's mother give him before he boards the plane?
What does Brian's mother give him before he boards the plane?
What event causes Brian to crash-land in a Canadian wood?
What event causes Brian to crash-land in a Canadian wood?
What is the first major challenge Brian faces after regaining his motivation to survive?
What is the first major challenge Brian faces after regaining his motivation to survive?
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What is Brian's initial mistake in finding food?
What is Brian's initial mistake in finding food?
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What is Brian's initial expectation after the plane crash?
What is Brian's initial expectation after the plane crash?
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What does Brian find in the survival kit?
What does Brian find in the survival kit?
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Why does a pilot show up to rescue Brian?
Why does a pilot show up to rescue Brian?
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What does Brian discover while trying to retrieve the survival kit?
What does Brian discover while trying to retrieve the survival kit?
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What happens to Brian's parents after he is rescued?
What happens to Brian's parents after he is rescued?
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Study Notes
Brian's Background
- Brian is a 13-year-old boy who discovers his mother's secret, which leads to his parents' divorce
- He refuses to talk to his mother, feeling resentful and guilty
- His father moves to Canada for work, and Brian visits him during the summer
The Plane Crash
- Brian boards a cargo plane to visit his father, receiving a hatchet as a gift from his mother
- The pilot provides Brian with a brief flying lesson before having a heart attack and dying
- The plane crashes into a lake in the Canadian wilderness, leaving Brian alone and stranded
Survival Challenges
- Brian struggles to find food and shelter, eating poisonous berries and encountering a bear and porcupine
- He learns to build a fire, but expects to be rescued soon
- Brian has a close encounter with a skunk and a moose, which injures his ribs
Turning Point
- After six weeks, Brian regains his motivation to survive and becomes proud of his ability to fend for himself
- He learns to catch fish for food, becoming more self-sufficient
Tornado and Rescue
- A tornado pushes the plane's tail out of the water, allowing Brian to retrieve the survival kit inside
- Brian loses the hatchet in the water, but retrieves it by diving under the water
- Inside the survival kit, Brian finds food, a sleeping bag, and a radio transmitter
- Two weeks later, a pilot shows up after hearing the transmission, and Brian is finally rescued
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Description
Explore the plot points and character development in Gary Paulsen's novel Hatchet, where 13-year-old Brian learns self-sufficiency and survival skills in the face of adversity.
