Timothy called Phillip "Young Boss."
Phillip does not call Timothy "Mister" in the story "The Cay" because he doesn't seem like a mister. Timothy also gives the explanation that Timothy is black.
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.
Timothy and Phillip were stranded on the island for approximately three months before they were rescued.
Where do you think the cay Timothy and Phillip land is located
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.
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.
Phillip and Timothy only (and have to) drink water.
Timothy told Phillip that their boat was destroyed in a storm, leaving them stranded on the cay with limited resources.
Timothy encouraged Phillip to practice skills such as building a shelter and finding food on his own. Timothy gave Phillip opportunities to make his own decisions and solve problems without relying on others. Timothy taught Phillip survival techniques and how to adapt to his environment, fostering independence and self-sufficiency.
Phillip feels more responsible for Timothy because he is younger and perceives Timothy as needing his help and protection. Additionally, being shipwrecked on the island has created a bond of dependency between them, leading Phillip to feel a sense of obligation towards Timothy.
In Chapter 3 of "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor, Timothy and Phillip continue to struggle to survive on the uninhabited cay. Timothy teaches Phillip survival skills and how to cope with his blindness. The two of them begin to bond and develop a friendship as they work together to overcome the challenges they face.