After Cole’s rescue, why is it important to him that the spirit Bear was real? Why is this decision a problem? What does this convey about his inner character?

Cole needs to know he was not imagining his mauling. The attack was a spiritual experience for Cole: it was a re-birth. For the first time in his life Cole was not concerned that other's doubted him rather he needed to know for himself.

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