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When you read this book didn't you realize how much Cole had changed well so did I. In the beginning of the book Cole beat up Peter Driscol, and he didn't even regret it. For example “He didn’t regret hurting Peter. He would get revenge, especially against those who had wanted him in jail.” Page 45. But in the middle of the book Cole during some points he has sort of regretted what he did but not completely. But in the end of the book Cole has finally regretted what he had done to Peter and he was truly sorry for what he did and he wanted to make everything right, of course that would be very hard now that Peter doesn't really forgive him but it’s worth a shot. Cole has changed so much throughout the story and I bet you have noticed some of …show more content…

A devoted parent doesn't whip his kid until a shirt can't hide all the bruises!”’ “‘You control your mouth, son or I’ll-”’ ‘“Or you’ll what?”’ “‘Beat me?”’ Page 46-47. Cole's father beat Cole and it wasn't until later in the book that Cole found out that all his father was taught was to beat on his kid and be physical. These conflicts are ones that I chose to help understand the struggle between both characters. The greatest conflict between Cole was him and Peter, in the beginning of the book Cole beat up Peter and he didn't regret it, in the middle of the book Cole kind of started to regret what he did to Peter but Peter didn't forgive Cole, and in the end of the book Cole regretted what he did and peter and Peter forgave him and they became …show more content…

Cole said that everyone in the world was afraid of something but he said he wasn't afraid of anything. Then Cole said that he was afraid of being alone.This quote is true because on page 171 Cole says “I’m not scared of the bear, but I am scared of being alone.” Cole just admitted to his fear even though he wouldn't before. He just didn’t want to look like a wimp, so he didn't admit to his fear. When Cole admitted to his fear he had made a huge step because if he didn't go to the island then he would have never done this, he would have never

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