Hatchet Dragonwings Character Analysis

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Life-changing experiences can have an direct impact on the person who went through it and their lives. In the books Hatchet, Dragonwings, and Eleven all had a character who went a through life-changing experiences. Brian, Moon Shadow, and Rachel all had a life-changing experience that took an direct impact on their lives. All the life changing experiences were different from the other in some ways. These books are an example of life changing experiences have a direct impact on their lives. Brain faced loneliness and hunger when he was stranded on a deserted island alone.For example, in the text it says,"I wish you were here, Perpich." and page 7 para.25 and" 'Your are your most valuable asset.Don't forget that. You're the best thing you have.' …show more content…
The point I trying to make is that the fear of the new country America is difficult to know because this makes him wonder more about this place and his father which is a life changing moment.Moon Shadow has faced his father moving away and the fear of the new country with the white

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