Simplify the following text for a Grade 11 native English-speaking person.
Original: Before Tribal Council , Shane considered quitting because of nicotine withdrawal but his newly-formed alliance of Aras , Courtney , and Danielle convinced him to get over it .
Simplified: Before Tribal Council , Shane wanted to quit because of nicotine withdrawal but his new alliance of Aras , Courtney , and Danielle told him to get over it .