1. An important conflict in the first chapter of Hatchet is the protagonist, Brian Robeson, facing the dilemma of having to fly in a small plane with a pilot who is experiencing symptoms of a heart attack. Brian is scared and unsure of what to do as he watches the pilot collapse and ultimately die, leaving him alone in the wilderness with no idea how to fly the plane or where he is headed.
2. This conflict sets the stage for the central idea of survival and self-reliance in the novel. As Brian struggles to survive in the wilderness with only a hatchet to help him, he must learn to fend for himself and make tough decisions in order to stay alive. The conflict in the first chapter highlights the theme of facing challenges and overcoming obstacles through determination and resourcefulness.
For the story Hatchet
1. identify an important conflict in the first chapter of the novel you have chosen to read. Think about the problems that the main characters face.
2. What do those elements tell you about a possible central idea of the novel?
Remember, a central idea is the main idea or parts of the plot/story.
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