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Timothy stops Phillip from killing the cat in "The Cay" by explaining that it is not the right thing to do and that the cat is also suffering from the shipwreck. Timothy teaches Phillip the value of mercy and compassion towards all living creatures.

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What prevents Timothy from killing stew cat The Cay?

it was bad luck


What is timothys cat name from The Cay?

Timothy's cat's name is Stew Cat.


What does timothy think brings them bad luck in The Cay?

stew cat


Who was with phillip when he was rescued in timothy of The Cay?

It was Stew the ship chefs cat.


Who didn't like Philip in The Cay?

i don't think anybody hated Phillip in The Cay. Timothy and Phillip were the only ones on the cay along with Stew Cat.


Where do they talk about Devil's Mouth in The Cay?

That is where Timothy, Phillip and Stew Cat got stranded


Is there irony in The Cay?

Yes, there is irony in "The Cay." One example is when Phillip, who initially harbors prejudices and mistrust towards Timothy due to his race, ends up relying on Timothy for survival and develops a close bond with him. This reversal of roles is ironic given Phillip's initial feelings towards Timothy.


What are the differences between the movie The Cay and the book?

Henrik is not in the movie, and neither is Phillip's father. The book begins in Curacao, whereas the movie begins on the ship. In the book, Timothy and Phillip stay on the cay for months, but in the movie, only fro days. In the book, Timothy attempts to get rid of stew cat, but not in the book. There are several more differences.


What happens in chapter 3 of The Cay?

Timothy dies protecting Phillip and Stew Cat well the storm. Phillip makes a grave for Timothy and he survives alone and due to what Timothy taught him about survival skills, he got his own food. Also 2 airplanes went by the cay and Phillip added Sea Grape to make the fire go bigger and more clear. Unfortunately, the pass the cay. But luckily there was a boat the rescued Phillip and he returned back to Curco. He had 3 surgeries and he could see again, but he needed glasses, but most importantly, he can see. After he tries to think back where Timothy's Grave which is in the Cay. Because he can't see at that time he has to think. When he closes his eyes, he can remember where the cay was.


What happens at the end of The Cay?

Timothy dies in a hurricane that sweeps through their island, and Phillip buries him. A couple weeks (or days cant remember) later Phillip hears a plane so he sets their pile of "emergency" sticks on fire. The plane sees them and radios in on a ship. The ship goes to the island and rescues Phillip and stew cat. Phillip is reunited with his family and after a couple of surgeries gains his sight again. And then it basically ends with him saying that he hopes to go on a cruise one day around the cay to try to find the island he buried timothy in, and say to his grave, "Dis b'dat outrageous cay, eh, Timothy?'Read more: What_happens_at_the_end_of_the_book_the_Cay


When does a cat stop having litters?

the cat stops having litters when the cat stops getting pregnant by a male cat


Which airports can be found in the Bahamas?

There are a lot of airports in Bahamas. Some of them are: Gorda Cay Airport, Andros Town Airport, Big Whale Cay Airport, Cat Cay Airport, Arthur's Town Airport.