Cole Matthews
Character Quotes
Character descriptions
Symbolism
Major Events
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How old is Cole Matthews?
15
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Who said, "If I saw a Spirit Bear, I'd kill it."
Cole Matthews
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Who is angry, uncontrollable, violent and blames others
Cole before the bear attack
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What does the hot dog represent?
celebrating life
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What night did Cole burn all the supplies?
On night 1
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Why was he arrested?
for beating Peter Driscal
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Who said, ...he raised his head and with a weak and pinched voice called into the darkened branches, "Are you okay?"
Cole Matthews
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Who is depressed, afraid, withdrawn from others
Peter Driscal
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What does the Ancestor Rock represent?
Cole's anger
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Cole was sent to an island in...
Alaska
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Why did he beat up Peter?
Peter told the adults that he robbed the hardware store.
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Who said, "I'm scared, I'm so scared. My thinking gets all mixed up and I feel the whole world is falling on me."
Peter Driscal
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Who is a wise elder, used to be angry, delivers supplies
Edwin
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What does the totem pole represent?
Cole's healing
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What were the 3 ingredients that Edwin put on the hot dog?
ketchup, onions and cheese
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What city does Cole live in?
Minneapolis, MN
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Who said, "At.oow is something you inherit. This blanket has been handed down for many generations in my family."
Garvey
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Who is alcoholic, abusive and angry
Cole's dad
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What does the A.toow blanket represent?
friendship and healing
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While Cole danced the dance of anger, what did he yell out? What did he feel?
"I forgive you!!" He began to forgive himself.
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Why is Cole so angry and full of fear?
His father abuses him.
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Who said, "You aren't the only creature here. You're part of a much bigger circle. Learn your place or you'll have a rough time."
Edwin
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Who is caring, wants to help, changed and understands the circle of life.
Cole after the mauling
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What does the Spirit Bear represent?
trust and forgiveness
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What were the animals that, for the first time ever, Cole cared about? Cole began to change after this.
the dying baby sparrows
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