Cole's dad is hateful and mean. he abused Cole his entire life and Cole was angry at him for it. during Cole's recovery from being muled by the Spirit Bear his mom decided to come clean about all the abuse her son had to endure from his father. The father then turned around and filed a law suite for being charged with child abuse, and a custody act to keep Cole away from his mother (which was basically just a act of pride, he didn't really want Cole and if he did it was for very bad reasons, but he wanted to prove that he could get away with anything and that anyone who dare challenge this will suffer the consequences). When Cole returned to the island and danced the dance of anger (which turned out to be the dance of forgiveness) he learned to forgive his dad for all this because his dad had abused him as well and it was all he had ever known.
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In "Touching Spirit Bear," the fire symbolizes transformation and renewal. It represents the protagonist's journey towards healing and self-discovery through confronting his inner demons and beginning a process of change. The fire also serves as a metaphor for letting go of the past and embracing new beginnings.
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Cole's last words in Touching Spirit Bear were, "I'm a slow learner. But I'm working on it."
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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.