What is the rising actions to the cay?

Answer 1

In "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor, the rising action begins when a German submarine sinks the ship transporting Phillip and his mother to the safety of the United States during World War II. Phillip and an elderly Black man named Timothy find themselves stranded on a deserted cay in the Caribbean after escaping the sinking ship. As they struggle to survive, Phillip's initial prejudice against Timothy creates tension between them, but they gradually learn to rely on each other for survival. Their relationship evolves as they face challenges such as finding food, shelter, and dealing with the harsh realities of their isolated environment.