The pair end up on a small cay (or key) on an unpopulated island, where they erect a shelter and catch fish to eat. He finds himself stranded with a Black man named Timothy, who cares for Phillip and teaches him lessons in survival and resilience. The ship that takes Phillip and his mother from the island is, in fact, torpedoed, and Phillip is separated from his mother. However, his mother is afraid for their safety and decides to take Phillip back to the United States, though Phillip's father believes the journey will not be safe. A young American boy, Phillip Enright, lives on the island with his parents, and he at first seems to imagine the war like a game. GradeSaver, 20 March 2022 Web.THE CAY takes place on the Dutch island of Curacao during World War II. Next Section Character List Previous Section About The Cay How To Cite in MLA Format Mina, Arakim. Will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. You can help us out by revising, improving and updatingĪfter you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. Philip wishes to become an explorer in an effort to find the island he was stuck on with Timothy.
Later, he is rescued by a navy ship.Īfter coming back to the mainland, Philip spends a long time in the hospital attempting to regain his eyesight. This event leaves Philip utterly devastated. Unfortunately, Timothy is unable to withstand the weather and dies. In time, they build a rapport as Timothy teaches Philip how to survive.Ī violent hurricane hits the tiny island, which destroys everything in its path.
Timothy, being the adult, overlooks Philip's prejudice against him. Philip had been influenced by his racist mother to hate people of color. The longer they stay together, the more they realize they can't stand each other. After two months have passed and the possibility of being rescued becomes slim, they settle into their new home. Together, they gather supplies and build a shelter.Īs days go by, they keep track of how many days they have been trapped on the Island. They drift at sea for days until they reach an uninhabited Island. Philip manages to get on a floating wreck with Timothy, an old man of African descent, and a cat. While attempting to leave in a ship heading to Virginia, one of the German submarines fires a torpedo that sinks the ship. German submarines surround the island of Curaçao. Philip Enright lives in Curaçao with his mother as Germany Invades Poland, starting World War II. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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