Hatchet Brian Robeson Is A Dynamic Character

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In the novel Hatchet, Brian Robeson is a dynamic character because he changes in many ways. Brian’s hearing changed in this book because brian used to not be able to hear the planes but now he can.brian’s eyesight changed brian used to not be able to see the birds because he looked for the color but now he can see them because he looks for the shape.
Brian’s shoes got tor up and faded. Brian’s pants got ruined they have blood, holes, and torn. Brian is ruged and
More courageous. Brian is more patient now. Brian’s weight is now

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