Hatchet Characters Quiz

Brian Robeson

Thirteen years old

Because she had an affair with a man while she was still married to Brian's father.

<p>Brian initially feels sad and angry, but his emotions shift to terror. Over time, he starts to believe in himself and learns how to survive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brian's mother gives him a hatchet, which becomes one of his most important tools in the wilderness. She symbolizes a source of nourishment for Brian, even though he was angry at her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mr. Perpich is Brian's English teacher. His words of wisdom help Brian believe in himself and take steps to ensure his survival in the wilderness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Perpich teaches Brian that he is his own most valuable asset and that no other tool or person can help him more than he can help himself. This advice forces Brian to become self-reliant and responsible for meeting his own needs and staying safe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Uncle Carter is Brian's uncle who would always eat raw eggs in the morning. When Brian finds turtle eggs in the wilderness, he remembers his uncle's habit of eating raw eggs and decides to try eating the turtle eggs raw as well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The man with short, blond hair is the person with whom Brian's mother has an affair. Brian sees his mother kissing this man, which makes him feel angry and sad. Although the man is not named, Brian sees him as distant and believes he is the cause of his parents' divorce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initially, Brian views the man as the cause of his parents' divorce and feels anger towards him. However, by the end of the novel, Brian comes to terms with the situation and changes his attitude towards the man.</p> Signup and view all the answers