How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
On Christmas Eve, Cole sat alone in front of his twisted little tree as the wind outside moaned through the treetops. Did anyone anywhere miss him at this moment? He went to bed early that night, not knowing the answer to that question.
The next time Edwin visited, Cole said to him, "Christmas was really lonely. I feel like the whole world has forgotten about me." (24.27-28)
Cole's gotten somewhat used to being alone on the island, but spending Christmas all alone is still pretty depressing. Even cutting down his own Christmas tree and making ornaments out of foil doesn't raise his spirits.