Hatchet By: Gary Paulsen

Hatchet By: Gary Paulsen

1. Theme

   • Message/Theme- When in trouble, people figure out a way to survive.
   • How brought out in book- How Brian survived a plane crash with only a hatchet.

2. Setting

   • Time- Present
   • Place- Northern woods

3. Characters

   • Pilot (Jim or john)
     • Friendly, older, smart, and teaches
     • Conductor of plane
   • Brian
     • Young, kind, strong, smart, likes to learn
     • Passenger

4. Main Conflict

   • Conflict/Problem- Brian by himself with no food or water.
   • Cause- The Plane crash