Did banishment fail Cole or did Cole fail himself? That’s the question and I believe that Cole failed himself. There will be more reasons why I think Cole failed himself just keep on reading. So I believe that Cole failed himself because on page 24 the book says “Recklessly, he splashed the gas over the supplies. He dumped the remaining fuel on the shelter walls. Ripping open boxes, he found matches, then, swaying on his feet, he pulled out a single match. He walked outside and stared at the supplies and at the shelter.” Also on page 24-25 the book says “ Rage controlled his tight grip on the match. It controlled the defiant flare of his nostrils and the striking of the match against the box. rage controlled Cole’s hand as he drew back, paused for a split second, and then flipped the lighted match inside the shelter.” So that proves that he failed himself …show more content…
His words would become his only proof.” That means that Cole won’t lie anymore and that means he learned his lesson. Also on page 102 the book says “‘I am okay, Cole succeeded in grunting weakly. A thin smile failed to hide Garvey’s concern. “‘Half your bones are busted, your body is swollen like one huge mosquito bite, and you’re nearly starved to death. Believe me champ, you’re not okay.”’ Cole forced a nod. “‘I am okay,”’ he grunted again.” What this means is that Cole isn't okay on the outside but he is on the inside this means that Cole has learned his mistakes. I don't think Cole will ever be the same as he was before, now he has learned his lesson and know he probably won't do the same things as he did in the