Cole’s emotions during the altercation between himself and the spirit bear may be illustrated through makeup. When Cole encountered the Spirit Bear he overestimated his strength and got involved in a battle he was incapable of winning. Cole was a confident character, throughout the novel he is depicted as seeming fearless, mighty and always in control. The image he presented towards the reader was an individual who always got his way. He pushed all limits receiving minor consequences and therefore, Cole had never learnt when to stop. By declaring the combat between both characters, Cole had lost in a matter of seconds. He was found lying on the ground with open wounds that indicated severe injuries, which required urgent medical attention.
