In Chapter One, Cole mockingly thinks to himself, "Whatever happened, he could always count on having one more last chance." Every time Cole broke the law or hurt someone, he was told, "This is your last chance." Even Garvey advises Cole, "Don't waste this chance" when he leaves him on the island the first time.
Now, after everything he has done, Cole is given yet another "last chance"; the Circle has decided to return him to the island to complete his banishment.
Things you might want to consider:
Who is responsible for Cole's behavious?
How has Cole changed since his first stay on the island? How is he still the same?
How have the "banishment" rules and funding changed? Is this enough?
What message does this "chance" send to Cole? Peter? Other young offenders?
Now, after everything he has done, Cole is given yet another "last chance"; the Circle has decided to return him to the island to complete his banishment.
In your opinion, does Cole deserve another chance or should he be sent to jail as Peter's lawyer suggests? Support your opinion with evidence from the novel.
Things you might want to consider:
Who is responsible for Cole's behavious?
How has Cole changed since his first stay on the island? How is he still the same?
How have the "banishment" rules and funding changed? Is this enough?
What message does this "chance" send to Cole? Peter? Other young offenders?
