Answer:
By asserting that his students were their most valuable assets, Mr Perpich was inculcating the habit of having positive attitude in the face of despair and tribulations.
At this point of facing survival issues, it was important for Brian to remember this lesson by Mr Perpich to bring into practice the valuable lesson inculcated by his English teacher about mental strength.
Explanation:
'Hatchet' is a book written by Gary Paulsen, about the survival story of Brian Robeson. When Brian was in wilderness and struggling to survive in the place where no help could be seen at hand, he recalled the lesson once his Old English teacher, Mr Perpich, gave in his class. In one of his class, Mr Perpich inculcated most important lesson to his students about surviving. He told them that 'they are their most valuable assets. They are the best thing they have.' Through this lesson, he imparted a important lesson to his pupil to have mental strength during the times of trials and tribulations.
At this point of life, when Brian was struggling to survive in wilderness, he recalled this lesson by Mr Perpich. This lesson helped him to face the challenge of surviving he was facing. By remembering this lesson at this point of time, it helped him to come out of the pit of self-pity and stand on the ground of self-reliance. By remembering this lesson, he realized that the only person who can help him get out of this situation is himself. Therefore, recalling of this lesson is important for Brian as it helped him to help himself come out of the situation and face the situation.
