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Three People's Three Major Turning Points In Life
Have you ever known three people that have experienced major turning points in life? These three characters are Brian from Hatchet who faced loneliness and hunger, Moonshadow from Dragonwings who yearned for his father, and Rachel from Eleven who was surrounded by embarrassment. These three people are definitely victims of major turning points that changed their lives.
Brian faced loneliness and hunger when he was stranded on a deserted island. For example loneliness and being less hopeful has surrounded Brian on the island, it is shown, "They might come today." pg.5 This shows his decline in his confidence that he would get rescued. Also hunger surrounded him on the island, it is shown by," And there came hunger." pg.5 From this we know

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