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What is Brian wearing on his BELT in Hatchet chapter 1
Brian starts out with a hatchet, which is the only tool he has when he finds himself stranded in the wilderness.
Gary Paulsen titled his book "Hatchet" because a hatchet is the main tool that the protagonist, Brian Robeson, uses to survive in the wilderness after a plane crash. The title symbolizes Brian's resourcefulness, perseverance, and ability to adapt to his challenging environment.
Brian carried the hatchet as a tool for survival in the wilderness, not as a weapon. He used it to cut wood, hunt, and build shelter while stranded in the woods.
Brian had a Hatchet that his mother gave him.
When Brian says he has nothing after losing the hatchet, he is referring to the hatchet being his most valuable and essential tool for survival. Without it, he feels vulnerable and ill-equipped to handle the challenges of the wilderness. The hatchet symbolizes his ability to provide for himself and stay alive in the harsh environment.
Brian cuts himself with the hatchet by accident while trying to make a spark using the blade and a rock to start a fire. He underestimated the difficulty of the task and his lack of experience with the tool.
Brian used the spear he made by sharpening its point against a rock and attaching it to a stick to catch fish for food. He learned to aim and throw the spear accurately to pierce the fish in the water. This skill and tool were essential for his survival in the wilderness depicted in the book "Hatchet."
Brian from hatchet made his fire in the following steps... 1-He strikes the hatchet on the wall of the cave 2-he lives in and it sparks; the cave's mineral makeup included flint.
Brian felt disappointed at first when his mom gave him a hatchet for his birthday, but later he realized its usefulness and grew to appreciate the gift as it became a crucial tool for his survival in the wilderness.
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In the novel "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen, Brian only experiences the "first day" of being in the wilderness after the plane crash. The rest of the story revolves around his attempts to survive and find rescue using the hatchet as his main tool.