The signal fire went out when Jack made Samneric leave the fire duty to go hunting. It also goes out when Samneric "see the beast".
The original purpose of the fire on the mountain was to act as a signal to attract the attention of passing ships and airplanes. Initially though the enthusiasm of the boys in throwing fresh wood on the fire lead to it becoming a huge out of control bonfire which then sends out sparks which cause further fires. Later on in the story the signal fire deteriorates into a small cooking fire for the boys on "signal fire" duty.
When the signal fire goes out
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Jack and the hunters were suppose to watch the fire, but instead they went hunting. The fire went out and there was no signal, failing to signal the ship.
Brian plans to put his signal fire on top of the rocky ridge near his shelter because it provides a clear vantage point for airplanes passing overhead. This location offers visibility and is likely to attract attention from potential rescuers.
No, Brian does not keep the signal fire burning day and night. He only maintains it during the day, as the fire would be riskier to manage during the night without proper supervision.
Brian loses everything in a forest fire caused by his signal fire when it gets out of control. The fire destroys his tools, shelter and bed, leaving him with nothing but the clothes on his back.
Brian crawled out of his shelter because he heard a plane flying overhead and wanted to signal for help by making a fire.
When Brian finds a radio transmitter in the survival kit of the wrecked airplane, he tries to use it, but thinking it doesn't work, tosses it aside. However, it turns out that the signal was found by a small airplane, who comes to rescue him.
Fire added responsibilities of maintaining a signal fire for possible rescue, providing warmth during the cold nights, and cooking food for sustenance. Brian had to constantly tend to the fire to ensure its maintenance and to utilize it effectively in his survival efforts.
Brian feels that the fire is his friend because it provides warmth, light, and a sense of comfort and security in the wilderness. It becomes an essential companion in his survival journey, helping him cook food, signal for rescue, and keep animals away. Over time, the fire becomes a symbol of hope and resilience for Brian.
In the book "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen, Brian uses the $20 bill to start a fire. He folds it up and ignites it with sparks from his hatchet in order to create a signal fire for potential rescuers.
Brian Robeson was found in the wilderness on the afternoon of the 54th day after his plane crash, by a search plane pilot who spotted his signal fire.
Brian decided to make a signal fire to attract rescue. He gathered wood and started a fire using his hatchet to ignite it. He hoped the smoke would alert passing planes or boats to his presence on the island.
Brian decided to create a signal fire in order to attract the attention of passing aircraft. He used his hatchet to start a fire and signaled for help by letting it burn high and strong. Eventually, a passing plane spotted the signal and rescued him.
Brian plans to use the hatchet to create a signal fire by combining branches and dry grass as easily ignitable material which will create thick smoke when lit. The aim is for the smoke to be noticed by the searchers flying overhead and signal them to his location for rescue.