Statements (166)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:novel_adaptations gptkb:adventure gptkb:film mixed reviews |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:1990
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:stage_play
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Gary_Paulsen
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:William_Allen_White_Children's_Book_Award
gptkb:medal |
| gptkbp:book_cover |
Original cover art
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| gptkbp:book_series |
Part of Brian's Saga.
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| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Jared_Rushton
gptkb:Russell_H._Boulton |
| gptkbp:challenges |
Brian faces numerous obstacles.
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:wildlife
the pilot Brian's mother Brian's transformation through adversity. |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
growth and maturity
Brian's growth Brian's journey to maturity. |
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:Brian_Robeson
overcoming adversity Brian's transformation Brian learns to be resourceful. |
| gptkbp:character_motivation |
survival instinct
Survival instinct. |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
isolation
Brian and his parents Brian's initial naivety. Brian vs. Nature. Brian's connection to nature. |
| gptkbp:character_struggle |
Brian's fight for survival.
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| gptkbp:character_traits |
Brian's adaptability.
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| gptkbp:characterized_by |
Brian's resilience
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| gptkbp:climax |
Brian's rescue
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
Brian's determination.
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Man vs. Nature
man vs. nature self-discovery internal and external survival after a plane crash Brian learns to survive. Survival against elements |
| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
Themes of growth and survival.
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive
positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced survival stories
inspired survival stories inspired survival skills interest |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Popular in educational settings.
Still taught in schools. |
| gptkbp:element |
The hatchet symbolizes hope.
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| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Hatchet_(1994_film)
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| gptkbp:first_edition |
1986 edition
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:The_River
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| gptkbp:genre |
Young adult fiction
young adult fiction |
| gptkbp:has_backstory |
Brian's family issues.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Hatchet
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| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:Jim_Mc_Mullan
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
Significant in children's literature.
Gary Paulsen's life experiences. Inspires readers to appreciate nature. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:environmental_themes
Nature writing adventure literature nature writing outdoor education adventure stories coming-of-age stories youth literature self-discovery themes personal growth stories survival literature survival guides coming-of-age tales Gary Paulsen's childhood wilderness survival guides |
| gptkbp:influences |
nature
young readers Survival literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Paulsen's own experiences
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| gptkbp:is_a_moment_of |
plane crash
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| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
Natural elements play a key role.
Wilderness as a character. |
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
Hatchet represents survival.
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-02-749202-0
978-0689826968 978-0-02-688200-0 978-0-02-688200-4 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
Foreshadowing
flashback |
| gptkbp:literary_significance |
A staple in young adult literature.
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Brian_Robeson
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| gptkbp:main_theme |
gptkb:Self-reliance
self-reliance |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:Isolation
isolation Brian's memories of his family. |
| gptkbp:narrative |
First-person perspective.
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
third-person limited Third-person limited |
| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
resilience
Courage and perseverance. |
| gptkbp:page_count |
195
192 |
| gptkbp:plot |
A boy survives a plane crash.
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| gptkbp:plot_point |
gptkb:the_storm
finding food the learning process the emotional struggles the plane crash Brian's rescue building a shelter the bear encounter the final realization the fire making the fishing experience the moose attack the rescue signal the survival pack Brian builds a shelter Brian faces a moose attack Brian finds food Brian learns to make fire Brian's emotional struggles |
| gptkbp:plot_twist |
Brian discovers the survival pack.
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| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Teenager
gptkb:Brian_Robeson |
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1986
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1986
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Bradbury_Press
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
Middle school students
Engaging and relatable. Captivating storytelling. Relatable protagonist. Varied interpretations of survival. |
| gptkbp:reader_reflection |
Encourages self-reflection.
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1990
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| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:The_River
gptkb:Brian's_Winter |
| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Brian's_Saga
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| gptkbp:setting |
remote wilderness
Canadian wilderness |
| gptkbp:setting_time |
Modern day
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
hatchet
the hatchet Hatchet as a tool |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
Young adults
young adults middle school students |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
Isolation and self-discovery.
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Survival
gptkb:survival |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Danielle_Harris
gptkb:The_Huntress gptkb:Brian_Robeson gptkb:Cry-Baby's_gang gptkb:Adam_Green |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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