It’s telling that Edwin keys in on Cole’s anger as the one thing that will keep him lost. With this, Edwin proposes that if a person is angry all the time, they miss out on opportunities to appreciate the world around them—and, for that matter, to appreciate themselves and what they can do. Garvey’s offering of the
at.óow blanket is an attempt to demonstrate for Cole what trust and friendship look like. He’s banking on the possibility that Cole will recognize the significance of this moment and honor his promise, which seems risky given Cole’s behavior.