The setting of "The Cay" is primarily on a small, uninhabited island in the Caribbean during World War II. The story begins on the island of Curacao, where the main character, Phillip, lives with his mother and father. After a German U-boat attack, Phillip and an older man named Timothy find themselves stranded on a cay, where they must learn to survive together. The tropical environment and the challenges of isolation play a crucial role in the development of their relationship and the story's themes.
the cay
curao
Has palm trees, langosta: a spiny lobster with no claws, trees, and water.
I believe around 60
In the book "Cay" by Theodore Taylor, Timothy stops the evil Jumbi by setting fire to his hut, which causes him to flee and end his menacing presence over the island.
the tone is sympathetic , hopeful and sad
"The Cay" is a novel set during World War II on the Caribbean island of Curacao. It follows the story of an 11-year-old boy named Phillip and an elderly West Indian man named Timothy who become stranded on a deserted island after their ship is torpedoed. The characters face challenges as they try to survive on the island and overcome their cultural differences.
He was on the Cay for about 133 days.
No
Taylor is upset because the jacket of the book is not indicative of the setting, characters or plot.
Coco Cay is in the Bahamas.
The Cay was created in 1974.