What are the major conflicts and resolutions in The Sign of the Beaver?

Answer 1

In "The Sign of the Beaver" by Elizabeth George Speare, the major conflict involves the protagonist, Matt, being left alone to fend for himself in the wilderness. He faces challenges such as food scarcity, cultural differences with Native Americans, and threats from other settlers. The resolutions come as Matt learns survival skills from the Native American boy, Attean, and builds a friendship with him, leading to mutual respect and understanding between the two. Ultimately, Matt not only survives but also grows emotionally and morally through his experiences.

Answer 2

Hovering over the historical context of

the novel is the external conflict between white settlers

and American Indians, two worlds in constant

collision. Other important conflicts include Matt's

external conflict with the wilderness environment,

which calls forth all his resources in order to survive;

an external conflict between Matt and Attean, a

young Indian, which gives rise to an uneasy alliance;

and Matt's internal conflict as he recognizes that the

American Indian way of life challenges and unsettles

many of his preconceptions about the differences

between so-called "civilized" and "savage" people

Answer 3

When Attean ditches Matt . They have a huge augment.