In the beginning of the story, Cole felt angry and resentful about his banishment to the island. He saw it as punishment and believed it was unfair. As the story progresses, he begins to reflect on his actions and attitude, eventually leading to personal growth and a change in his attitude towards his banishment.
"Touching Spirit Bear" takes place in modern times on a remote island in Southeast Alaska. The story does not specify a particular year, but it is contemporary to when the book was published in 2001.
Three events in "Touching Spirit Bear" that changed Cole's way of thinking are being attacked by the Spirit Bear and realizing the impact of his actions on nature, staying alone on the island and reflecting on his life, and the healing ceremony with Edwin that helped him understand the power of forgiveness and empathy.
The conflict in "Touching Spirit Bear" revolves around a troubled teenager, Cole, who is sent to a remote Alaskan island for a healing experience after a violent incident. The primary conflict is Cole's inner struggle to confront and overcome his anger and past traumas, as well as his difficult interactions with his mentor, Garvey, and the spirit bear that appears on the island.
In "Touching Spirit Bear," Cole learns about responsibility, forgiveness, and the importance of self-reflection. Through his experiences on the island and with the help of the Spirit Bear, Cole comes to understand the impact of his actions on others and the healing power of taking responsibility for his behavior. Additionally, he learns the value of forgiveness, both for others and for himself, as he undergoes a transformation towards becoming a more empathetic and compassionate person.
The paradox in the boys' attitude toward the beast is that while they fear and believe in its existence, they also struggle to accept the reality of its existence. They grapple with the idea of a tangible beast on the island, which represents the darkness within themselves and the external threat they face. This internal conflict between belief and disbelief fuels their fear and descent into savagery as they try to make sense of their situation.
He begin's to care about peter, and he can now hold back anger, not blame others.
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Rosey is the nurse from a nearby island
Cole Matthews spent most of his time on a fictional island called Drake in the book 'Touching Spirit Bear'.
The setting is a remote Island of Alaska.
Ketchikan, Alaska
Circle Justice
The setting is at an island that circle justice has sent cole
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