How does Austin influence the conflict in the story?

At first, Austin hides his family’s stockpile of wood so they have to collect more.

Austin learns new skills from his grandfather.

Austin creates his own problem by eating up all the leftover sticks.

Austin resolves to be more responsible in the future.

Austin's actions influence the conflict in the story by creating a need for the family to collect more wood, and by teaching him a lesson about responsibility. His actions also lead to a resolution, as he resolves to be more responsible in the future.

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