what are some of the advice and warnings edwin gives cole for surving the island?

Cole needs to take care of the basics first. He needs food and he needs to keep his shelter in working order. Cole also needs to make fire his friend and respect the elements.

Edwin gave some advice to Cole such as keep your shelter in the working order, make sure that Cole has food and water and lastly find his place in the island.

The animals feel the same way about you the erge to kill

First off edwin gave advice to Cole about how to make a shelter how to cook food and many other things. But edwin also helped cole with his psychological problems such as, going into the river, carrying the rock, and dancing to learn the importance of each animal. Many of these things helped Cole become the person he is at the end of the novel.