What did Lyddie mean when she thought "The bear had won"?

The
reference to the bear comes from the opening scene of the story, when a big hungry grizzly
wanders into 's log cabin looking for some food. Although Lyddie eventually scares off the
animal, it comes to symbolize all the trials and tribulations she must endure throughout the
story.

In the short-term, the bear's appearance convinces Lyddie's mom that
the family should pack up and leave. The increasingly...