Hatchet blog


El numero sixteen-o


     Hatchet, a book with 195 pages of realistic fiction survival and drama, is written by three-time “Newberry Honor” author, Gary Paulsen. Brian Robeson is going through some tough times; he saw his mother and another strange man kiss, soon after Brian’s parents file a divorce. To make matters worse, Brian is on his way to visit his father when his plane pilot has a heart attack and dies, ironically, it just so happened that he taught Brian the basics of flying a plane, so Brian is able to keep the plane up until he crashes in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. It is a struggle for Brian, as he battles with nature to find food, water, and make fire and shelter. Brian is finally found and returned to his family, where he learns to not take small things for granted. A main conflict in Hatchet is a character vs. self conflict with Brian.



     The conflict between Brian and himself is definitely HUGE.
In the beginning Brian does not have faith in himself and is sure he will die. Brian struggles to find a substantial source of food and water that DOES NOT make him throw up every other hour, he makes a fire and manages to catch birds and fish and is realizing to put important chores before slacking off. Brian is managing fine when a plane flies overhead and does not spot him; everything dies within himself so he gives up and attempts suicide. This is a tough time for Brian, fortunately he fails suicide and knows he must not give up. It is definitely a big conflict as he goes through the physical pain, mental pain, and emotional pain with his parents. This book is pleasurable and cleverly written and I recommend it to most everyone.

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