Cole Matthews was given the opportunity of banishment in substitude for jail. Banishment was to help cole realize his responsiblites, reflict on his numerous crimes, and change his state of mine. As the chapters are progressed it is clear that Cole does not want to change, his anger and negative attitude influence many occurrences in the book, like burning his shelter in rage, and trying to swim off the island. Coles actions on the island reflected his thoughts, it was clear that cole didn’t take banishment seriously when he went against everything Edwin said.Cole often blames his mistakes on others around him, and on the island he was seen doing the same thing.his thoughts clouded over his better judgement, which lead Cole to fail banishment.
