Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Hatchet

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Hatchet - Brian's most cherished possession

Cessna 406 Bush Plane - How Brian travels to visit his father

Canadian Wilderness - The territory where Brian is left stranded

The Lake - The source of Brian's drinking water

The Camp - The place where Brian builds a shelter

Home - Another name for Brian's makeshift shelter

Gut Cherries - Another name for chokecherries

Foolbirds - Also known as ruffled grouse

The Ridge - The top of the rock outcropping where Brian builds his signal fire

Two-Pronged Spear - Brian's first handmade tool

Fish Arrow...
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