72 pages 2 hours read

Gary Paulsen

Hatchet

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1987

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Essay Topics

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How does Brian’s English teacher influence him? How does Brian learn to stay positive and keep moving forward?

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Brian notices himself changing during his time in the woods. What kind of changes does he undergo? Why?

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Brian often talks about luck. Does Brian have good or bad luck? What does the novel say about the concept of luck?