Question

Why does Brian remind himself of his name, age, and situation? What other facts does he try to provide?

Answer 1

Answer:

Brian reminded himself of his name, age, and situation for he had just experienced the worse one can get into when his pilot ha da heart-attack mid-air and died, leaving him alone on his own to fly the plane.

He also tried to ask for help from anyone who might be listening to his broadcast so that they can help him fly the plane and maybe, land safely.

Explanation:

Gary Paulsen's young adult wilderness novel "Hatchet" revolves around the story of a young man Brian Robeson and his life stuck in the wilderness after his plane crashed. The story takes us through his parent's divorce and the discovery of his mom’s "secret" and his decision to go to his father's place.

After their plane crashed and his pilot died from a heart-attack mid-journey, Brian frantically tried to get through the others so that he can be saved and also because he couldn't fly on his own. And when asked for details, he reminded himself of his name, age and the situation he was stuck in. He responded to the radio "My name is Brian Robeson and we left Hampton, New York headed for the Canadian oil fields to visit my father and I do not know how to fly an airplane and the pilot...", stating that he did not know how to fly the two-seater plane. He also tried to ask for help and if anyone can help him fly the plane so that he can safely land or even get free of the skies.