Hatchet

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The Effect of Setting

• Hatchet

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The Effect of Setting

• Review of Setting time and place a story takes
  place.
• But, setting does more
• Setting can affect characters, conflict, mood
  (storys atmosphere), and tone (authors attitude
  toward the subject, characters, conflict, etc.).
• Ex. In Hatchet, the setting of a remote
  wilderness affects the main character (Brian) by
  helping in the transformation of the old Brian
  to the new Brian. The setting helps to isolate
  his character, taking him away from problems at
  home such as his parents divorce. In turn, this
  betters his character by making him more
  thoughtful, skilled, responsible, and mature.
• Ex. In Hatchet, the setting of a remote
  wilderness affects the conflict of the story by
  providing animals that compete with Brian for
  food (bear, skunk), which Brian needs to survive.
  In addition, because the setting lacks other
  humans and quick fix materials (ex. lighter),
  Brian is also forced to survive on his own and
  with limited resources.
• Your writing assignment how does the setting of
  Hatchet affect the tone of the story? Use
  examples to support your answer.