Touching Spirit Bear - Section 1

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What does Cole expect the Spirit Bear to do?

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Cole expects the bear to flee.

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What actually happens when Cole encounters the Spirit Bear?

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The bear hangs its head low and waits for Cole to approach.

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What is an example of Cole blaming others for his mistakes?

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Cole says Garvey is responsible for 'getting [him] stuck on this lousy island.'

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How does Cole describe his parents?

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Cole describes his mom as 'a scared Barbie doll' and his dad as 'a bullheaded drinker with a temper.'

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What saves Cole's life when he is near death?

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Edwin and Garvey arrive just in time to take Cole off the island and get him medical care.

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Why doesn't the Spirit Bear's attack make sense to Cole?

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Cole thinks the bear should have been scared and run away.

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What does Cole believe about Peter's ability to fight back?

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Cole believes that if Peter had learned to fight back, he wouldn't have been hurt so badly.

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How does Cole view fate in relation to his choices?

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Cole tells Edwin 'everything is determined by fate anyway, so no one really makes his own choices in life.'

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What does Cole's description of his mom reveal about his view of her?

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He sees her as someone who is beautiful but does not stand up for herself.

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What does Cole's view of his dad indicate about his family dynamics?

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Cole's dad is portrayed as abusive and temperamental.