They were floating on a makeshift raft which drifted to the island. They decided to stay there and look for help.
Timothy slaps Phillip in Chapter 4 of the book "The Cay." This event occurs after Phillip insults Timothy for his lack of sightseeing skills while stranded on the island.
Timothy and Phillip were stranded on the island for approximately three months before they were rescued.
The ship Phillip boarded and Timothy worked on was torpedoed and Timothy put Phillip on one of the life boats while he was unconcious. They ended up going to the cay and the story goes from there.
10 months
Timothy told Phillip that their boat was destroyed in a storm, leaving them stranded on the cay with limited resources.
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That is where Timothy, Phillip and Stew Cat got stranded
Timothy calls Phillip "young boss" in the book "The Cay" because he is trying to teach Phillip responsibility and leadership skills while they are stranded on a deserted island. Timothy sees Phillip as the person who will eventually become the leader and make decisions for both of them. It also shows Timothy's respect for Phillip despite their differences in age and race.
It's just an island where Timothy and Phillip live in.
Timothy's last name is not mentioned in the book "The Cay." He is only referred to as Timothy.
In "The Cay," the turning point in Timothy and Phillip's relationship occurs when they are stranded on the cay after their ship is torpedoed. Phillip becomes blind due to an injury, which forces him to rely on Timothy for survival. Through this shared struggle, their relationship grows and they develop a deep bond of trust and dependence on each other.
Timothy showed sympathy in "The Cay" by caring for and protecting Phillip when they were stranded on the island together. He made sure Phillip was safe and provided food, shelter, and guidance. Timothy also nurtured Phillip's emotional well-being by helping him overcome his fear and prejudice.