Brian Robeson is a young boy stranded in the wilderness after his plane crash. Brian’s mind and body is weak in the beginning of the novel compared to the end of the novel. Brian has learned how to be wise ,mature , and resourceful during the time he has spent independently in the wilderness. His mind and body must work together , in order to be mentally and physically prepared to survive until he is rescued. Throughout the novel Brian will get creative and responsible with his ideas on food and shelter.
The relationship between Brian’s body and mind has tremendiously improved closer to the end of the novel. “He had changed , and he was tough. Im tough where it counts- tough in the head”. Brian had become brave, mentally and