Yesterday Cole had an epiphany (see definitions 3 and 4). During this epiphany, he realized that life was all about choice. During the following chapters, we follow his changing understanding of who he is and what he wants to do with his life. This is a gradual change (as real change tends to be).
Today Cole touched the spirit bear. What does this symbolize? How has his interaction with the bear changed? Is this foreshadowing? What does it tell us about Cole's future?
Also in our reading today, Garvey and Edwin came to the island and rescued Cole. As they were leaving the island in the boat, Cole noticed that the blanket covering him is not the at.'oow. He wonders where it is. Keeping in mind what the at.'oow represents and that Garvey has come to the island and discovered what Cole has done, why is this meaningful?
