Who Has Seen the Wind: Brian O' Connals' Understanding of Birth and Death It is quite simple for one to present, in detail that Brian O'Connals understanding of birth and death develop throughout the novel, Who Has Seen the Wind. During the novel, Brian O'Connal develops an understanding of birth and death as he matures. The birth of Forbsie's pigeons and his rabbits serve a huge meaning in the way Brian perceives birth. The death of Forbsie's pigeon, Brian's dog, and Brian's father play an important role to which Brian begins to understand birth, death and the true meaning of life. Brian's first encounter with birth is with his fr