Elements of the Novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Term Paper

conflict is resolved with Brian being rescued from the wilderness. On the other hand, we are also led to believe that his chances of survival would have greatly diminished if the winter had come and he would not have been rescued in time.

Besides Brian and the pilot, no other character is involved in the real, factual representation of the story. On the other hand, when recalling or describing Brian's thoughts on a series of issues, like his parents' divorce or the fact that his mother is seeing another man, several characters appear in Brian's imagination and thoughts. We have, for example, Brian's mother and father, who are entering a divorce procedure because his mother is having an affair. His father does not, however, know that he is being cheated on. Additionally, there is the mysterious "man with short blond hair," involved with Brian's mother and connecting Brian's parents.The story is told in the third person by an outside storyteller who does not appear in the plot.

9) Perhaps the tornado could, in many ways be considered the climax of the novel. There are several reasons to back up this choice. First of all, it gives a clear message about what is about to happen: if Brian is not rescued soon, until the weather changes, he has no chances despite his generous efforts.

Second of all, the tornado is the intrinsic representation of furious nature. The message is clear here: no matter how intelligent you are and how many solutions you are able to find in order to fight nature, nature finds the resources to defeat you in the end. The power of nature is endless.

Third of all, it may also be a symbolical point that life itself has a number….....