In the novel, Cole Matthews suffers a severe near-death experience and his character goes through a dramatic change as a result. After the attack, Cole's view of himself and the world is greatly altered, but what will he do with his new way of seeing and thinking? Your first task: In two paragraphs, provide a character description of Cole before his attack and of Cole after his experience. For either case, you could consider: How does Cole feel about himself? How does he feel about power? How does he see the world? Who does Cole blame for his problems? How does Cole view the 'circle of life' and his place in it?
Your second task: In one paragraph, provide your opinion on why the attack happened, who was to blame, and if the attack - while horrible - was a positive thing and if it was need for Cole's change. Explain your opinions.
For all three paragraphs you need to provide supporting details from the novel. Aim for a minimum of five points taken directly from the novel.
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