What does Garvey mean when he says life is a hot dog?
Garvey’s act of sharing transforms simple food into a celebration. Each time Cole takes a bite, Garvey makes a toast, “Here’s to the sun and the rain.” This way Garvey is able to share the hotdog with everybody and make it part of everyone’s experience, “All of life is a hot dog.
What was Garvey trying to teach Cole when he says the whole world is a hot dog?
Another lesson that Garvey taught Cole to take charge of his life was the hot dog Garvey asked Cole to prepare. Garvey told Cole that the hot dog was a big deal, a party, a feast, a sharing and celebration. All because that was what he made it, Cole’s were just simply food because that was all he chose for it.
How is life like a hot dog in Touching Spirit Bear?
of “Touching Spirit Bear,” Cole is preparing hot dogs as their supper on the island. Garvey splits the hotdog into three pieces and states that life is like a hot dog and that every last bit of this life, or hotdog, needs to be cherished and savored.
Why did Garvey share his hot dog with Cole and Edwin?
Cole was hungry so he simply tried to cook the hotdog closer to the flames then ate it, while Garvey took his time preparing the hotdog then cut it into thirds and shared his pieces.
How is garveys hot dog different from Coles hot dog?
In what way is Garvey’s hot dog different from Cole’s? Cole’s hot dog is raw because he refuses to cook it himself. Garvey’s is cooked to perfection over the flames of the fire. Cole’s hot dog is store-bought and unapealing.
What does Cole mistake for a coyote?
What does Cole mistake for a coyote. A Wolf. Why does Garvey tell Cole he taking him back to Minneaplois? So that Cole can take care of Peter.
Who has Cole forgiven by the end of the dance of anger?
Ch. 22 – 24 TSB Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 4. What does Cole talk to as if it’s a person during his dance of anger? | A tree |
| 5. Who has Cole forgiven by the end of the dance of anger? | Himself, Dad |
| 6. Why hasn’t Cole been able to carve anything in the empty space? | Must help Peter first |
What does Garvey say about the knife?
Garvey gives Cole a hunting knife and says that the knife is like life: it can destroy Cole or help him heal. Garvey suggests that Cole carve to heal.
What does Cole realize about his father?
What realization does Cole have regarding his father? Cole realizes that the only reason he treats him the way he does is because his father is scared and doesn’t know any better (168).
Did Cole forgive his father?
As Cole heals, comes to terms with his anger, and learns to forgive, he does forgive his dad and comes to the realization that his dad must be terrified. The custody battle is still ongoing at the end of the novel, but Garvey insists that Cole’s dad will never win custody of his son.
How does Cole feel about death?
How does Cole feel about death? Give details. He feels that it’s his time just like the sparrows. He is accepting because now he understand the circle of life and he has to make the most out of it.
What does Cole finally realize about being invisible?
To Become Invisible Cole realizes that he can only be invisible if he clears his mind. He realizes that the beaver and fish only came close to him because his mind was clear. The moment he thought of hurting them, they ran away.
Why did Cole try to erase his own scent and make himself invisible?
Lesson Summary Cole keeps on carving the eagle and after he finished he decided to add a wolf to the totem. His interaction and realization of how amazing beavers are made him carve a beaver’s head too. He tries to make himself invisible by trying to conceal his scent using ash and cedar.
What does invisible mean Cole believe is the secret to invisibility?
What does it mean to be invisible and what does Cole believe is the secret to invisibility? To be invisible, he had to clear his mind.
What is the one thing that Edwin tells Cole he must discover to completely heal?
Edwin put the spark plugs back in the boat two days before he and Garvey left. What does this indicate? That would indicate that Edwin is starting to trust Cole. Edwin states that “you can never heal completely until you discover one thing” but does not tell Cole what that thing is.
What is the first mistake that Cole finally admits to?
Q. What is the first mistake Cole admits to? Beating up Peter was a mistake. Trying to swim into the tide was a mistake.
What is an at Oow?
At. oow are the most prized possessions of a clan. At. oow is literally translated as “an owned or purchased object” and can refer to land or sacred sites, celestial bodies such as the moon and sun, names, stories, songs, spirits and crests.
What animal did Cole see that made him realize that all life is precious?
the Spirit Bear