Cole's Character Analysis

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The last two years have been filled with some of the best and worst moments of my life. I have dealt with some very drastic changes, including death and injury. Throughout all of the chaos there has been one constant, one person who has always been by my side. Cole is my best friend and has had one of the biggest influences in my attitude, perspective and choices. May 6, 2014 was a day that my world got flipped upside down. I lost my grandma, whom I was extremely close to. She helped raised me. I did not handle the loss well, I shutdown in a sense. Cole, however, was the one to get me through it. He was immediately there to support and comfort me without hesitation. Little does he know he did not only help me through it, but he taught me some …show more content…
He is always making responsible decisions. He knows when to have fun and he knows when to take a step back. He not only takes care of himself, but he watches out for all of his friends. It is easy to see how much he truly cares about everyone in his life and that he would do anything to protect them. Being with him brings a sense of safety and stability that is comforting in any situation. Seeing the way Cole acts makes me want to do the same, he makes me want to be held accountable for my actions and help others do the same. Cole also inspires me with the way he interacts with his little brothers. He is the perfect counterbalance they need. Whenever there is an argument or a fight, he is the one who can bring sanity and joy back into the situation. He looks out for them in a way anyone with siblings can appreciate. Seeing the love he has for them is heartwarming and makes me value spending time with my family even more. Cole also has a respectable dedication to everything he does, especially football. He spends countless hours not only during season, but in the off-season as well training. The passion he has for the sport is admirable. He takes pride not only in himself, but in his team and tries to lead them on and off the field. He has shown me that it is important to pursue my passions and do what makes me happy. The choices Cole makes and the way he treats others causes me to believe I am lucky

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