How does Brian fell about himself and his life at the beginning of chapter 16 hatchet?

Brian feels defeated and hopeless at the beginning of Chapter 16 of "Hatchet". He is struggling to survive in the wilderness, and the challenges he faces seem insurmountable. He is exhausted, hungry, and injured. He has lost his sense of direction and is unsure how to find his way back to civilization. He is also grappling with the guilt and shame of causing the plane crash that stranded him in the wilderness. All of these factors contribute to his feelings of despair and self-doubt.