Touching Spirit Bear
By Ben Mikaelsen and Paper By Jakob Paulsen
Characterization of the main characters
Symbolism, Thematic Quote and"I Am Poem"
Baby birds in the book show Cole the love, life, and family he is missing plus it also teaches Cole humility. Spirit Bear in the book teaches Cole trust, and forgiveness. Fire, in the book represent anger, hate and old way of life.
The thematic quote about healing develops throughout the story. First Cole is physically hurt by Spirit Bear. Second, Cole is healing at an emotional level from when his dad would beat him but learned to forgive him which showed that Cole healed.
I Am Cindy Mathews
I am caring but quite
I wonder if Cole will ever be the same
I hear screams coming from Cole
I see Cole being abused
I want us to be one big happy family
I am Cindy Mathews
***
I pretend not to care
I feel sad about are family
I touch Cole but he pushes me away
I worry that it is too late for Cole
I cry about the way my husband is
***
I say that Cole will get better
I dream about Cole and I moving away
I try to stay postive
I hope Cole will get better
I am Cindy Mathews