Protagonist

Character Role Analysis

Cole Matthews

Cole Matthews is the main character in Touching Spirit Bear, and the story is all about his own journey as he lives on a remote Alaskan island in order to try to atone for his crimes. Even though Cole is a bit of a bad boy (well, he's a criminal), he's not beyond hope. In going to the island and getting in touch with nature, Cole eventually comes to realize that he's responsible for all the bad things he's done—and that he must make amends in order to build a brighter future for himself.