What are the ten main events in Touching Spirit Bear?

Answer 1

I would say that the first main event was when he burned the hut and tried to swim away because as he was burning the hut he was remembering all the awful things that his father and mother had done.

the second main event was the bear attack, obviously, because it changed his perspective on life, and he then realized he wanted to survive so that's the turning point in this book, though some would argue that the turning point was shortly after when he felt sympathy for the mother bird and her babies, so I'm going to say that was the third.

When he allowed himself to forget judgment and dance the dance of the whale, or the wolf was a main event.

When he threw away the lock of bear fur.

When he forgave his mother.

When he allowed Peter to just beat him and when he didn't fight back.

When he invited Peter to live on the island because he had heard peter was attempting suicide and he wanted to help.

When he began his morning rituals, trying to become invisible and clear his mind, when he rolled his anger away with the ancestor rock..

and in the end when he danced the anger dance..

Answer 2

1. Cole's attack on Peter: Cole viciously beats up a classmate named Peter causing severe injuries.
2. Circle Justice sentencing: Cole is given the option to participate in a Native American healing circle as an alternative to juvenile detention.
3. Cole's journey to the island: Cole is sent to a remote island in Alaska to reflect on his actions and begin his healing process.
4. Conflict with the Spirit Bear: Cole encounters a white bear (Spirit Bear) on the island and decides to hunt it, leading to a dangerous confrontation.
5. Cole's near-death experience: During his encounter with the Spirit Bear, Cole is mauled and left for dead.
6. Healing with the help of Garvey and Edwin: Cole receives guidance and support from Garvey and Edwin to confront his past and begin his healing journey.
7. Tlingit dance ceremony: Cole participates in a traditional Tlingit dance ceremony as part of his healing process.
8. Cole's return to the island: Cole voluntarily returns to the island to face his fears and find closure with the Spirit Bear.
9. Reconciliation with Peter: Cole seeks forgiveness from Peter by sharing his story and expressing remorse for his actions.
10. Transformation and redemption: Through his experiences on the island and interactions with others, Cole undergoes a profound transformation, ultimately finding redemption and inner peace.