Analysis Of Hatchet By Gary Paulsen

In the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, the setting is very important in the story. Brian thinks to himself, “There were wolves, he thought, and bears-other things.” The book takes place deep in the Canadian forest and this setting helps create the mood. Anyone trapped in a forest and have no idea where they were would freak out and be scared like Brian is. But if the setting took place anywhere else then Brian would not be scared and there would not be so much tension. For example, if the setting took place in a park Brain would not have to worry about being eaten by bears and wolves. In fact, he wouldn’t have to worry at all. He could just go into a telephone booth across the street and call his mom or dad to pick him up and drive him home.
But since the book takes place in the woods it is a lot scarier and Brian has to do whatever he can to survive.