Brian gets run over a moose and a tornado destroys his shelter, his weapons, and everything he worked hard on/for except his hatchet. At first he's angry, but then realizes that the hatchet is what he only had in the first place, and now he knows what he needs to do.
The Finch family still plays an important role in the story. Their town is full of people who are known for having a sense of privilege. The history of the Battle of Hastings should have been recorded.