How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Cole studied Peter. Peter hadn't sounded like this before. Cole wiped his sweaty hands on his pants. It wasn't like he had meant to hurt anyone. Besides, this wouldn't have happened if Peter had kept his mouth shut. (4.44)
Again, Cole has a really hard time admitting it's his fault that Peter is in this situation. He feels uncomfortable seeing Peter's medical problems, but he still maintains that it's all Peter's fault—the kid shouldn't have messed with him.
Quote #5
Cole felt no regret for having burned the supplies and the shelter. Nor did he regret hurting Peter. This was all somebody else's fault. If it weren't for his parents, Peter, and the stupid Healing Circle, he wouldn't even be here. Somebody would pay for what was happening. He would get revenge, especially against those who had wanted him in jail. (5.22)
Uh-oh… Things aren't going too well on the island and Cole has found himself entirely without shelter or supplies. Instead of taking the fall for this, though (you know, since he burned down his shelter), he instead blames everyone else.
Quote #6
"Scars run deep." Garvey stared intently at Cole's father, who sat unflinching. "I do know this: Cole isn't the only problem here tonight. He is only a symptom of a family and a community that has somehow broken down. If we can't find solutions, we all fail, we all share the guilt, and we all pay a terrible price." (6.15)
Even though Garvey always tells Cole not to wallow in self-pity or blame everyone else for his problems, he wants him to understand that he does see how Cole's father is responsible. He isn't turning a blind eye to the abuse Cole has experienced.