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Note#5: Conflict Between Characters
Find a scene that shows a clear conflict between the protagonist and an antagonist.
Explain who the two characters are and explain their conflict.
Remember, a conflict is a major problem that the characters are dealing with in
the story. The protagonist is usually your main character, and the antagonist is their
rival or enemy.

1 answer

One scene in "Hatchet" that shows a clear conflict between the protagonist, Brian Robeson, and the antagonist, is when Brian encounters a bear while trying to catch fish.

In this scene, Brian is struggling to catch fish for food when he suddenly hears a noise and sees a bear approaching him. Brian realizes that the bear is a threat to his safety, as it could potentially attack him. He quickly tries to come up with a plan to scare the bear away and protect himself.

The conflict between Brian and the bear represents a struggle for survival in the wilderness. The bear is a natural predator that poses a danger to Brian, and he must figure out a way to confront and overcome this threat in order to continue surviving on his own in the wilderness. This conflict highlights the constant challenges and dangers that Brian must face in order to endure and ultimately make it out alive.