characters
who did Cole beat up
Peter
why did Cole get sent to this island
to heal and control his anger
this item is passed around the circle to show respect ensuring only one person speaks at a time.
feather
what dose cole care about in the beginning of the book
him self
While on his first banishment, Cole is mauled by this mythical, white-furred animal that represents pride, dignity, and honor
Spirit Bear
who is the most symbolic character in the book
Spirit Bear
what is Cole's moring rotine every day
soak in the pond, carrying the ancestor rock and becoming invisible
according to the keeper justice often fails because it seems to do this rather then to heal
punish
why doesn't Peter care about Cole
cole beat up Peter for snitching on him
During their first, violent encounter in Chapter 8, this is the item Cole attempts to use to kill the Spirit Bear before being attacked.
spear
garveys friend who's brought in too help with cole
Edwin
why dose no one help cole
nobody trusts him
this tlingit elder and parole officer serves as cole's sponsor and believes in his ability to change
Garvey
how does Cole feel at the start of the book and how does he feel at the end
(start) he feel like everybody is after him
(end) he feel like he's accepted
While lying mauled and helpless, Cole changes his perspective and touches the Spirit Bear, feeling this emotion instead of fear or rage.
trust
who is the nurse that helped Cole after he was mualed by the spirit bear
Rosey
what does cole get that he need have to prove he is trust worthy
oow
Instead of traditional jall, circle justice requires Cole to participate in this type of healing contact to repair the damage he caused
banishment
what made Cole change
being on the island for 1 year
who was the head of the circle justice
the keeper
what does cole carve on the totem pole
a eagle, wolf, beaver, seal, salmon, and a raven
when Cole is asked to attend his first circle hearing he initially thinks this is the purpose of the meeting
avoid going to jail
what hit Cole that made him think about death
when Cole got mauled by the Spirit Bear