cole begins to think about the circle of life. what is this circle, according to cole, and how does he feel about his role in it?

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With the storm and the sparrows and the Bear, Cole begins to realize he is merely a part of the circle of life. Despite his former arrogance, Cole realizes that the world continues on whether he lives or dies; the world, natural and urban, cares little if Cole chooses to be angry or happy. Cole realizes that he can either add to the world or simply be negative energy and disappear.