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Survival and Overcoming Prejudice in "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor

Set against the backdrop of World War II, "The Cay" follows Phillip Enright, a young boy who loses his eyesight after a shipwreck. Stranded on a deserted cay in the Caribbean with Timothy, an older black man, the story explores themes of survival, friendship, and overcoming prejudice. Throughout their harrowing journey, Phillip battles both environmental challenges and his internal biases. The narrative unfolds in the first person, detailing their struggle to survive a hurricane and Phillip's transition from fear to understanding, ultimately leading to his rescue in 1943.

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Survival and Overcoming Prejudice in "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor

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  1. The Cay By Theodore Taylor

  2. Setting • February 1942 on the island of Curacao – then part of the Dutch West Indies • When Phillip is shipwrecked the setting changes to an unnamed Cay in Devils Mouth –the long U shaped coral banks in the Caribbean. • Most of the action takes place between April and August 1942, although the narrative actually concludes in April of 1943

  3. Characters • Phillip Enright – dynamic, round character • Timothy – static, round character • Mrs. Enright (Grace)- static, flat character • Mr. Enright (Phillip Sr.) – static, flat character • Henrik van Boven – static, flat character

  4. Point of View, Plot and Theme • Point of view: First Person • Plot: The Cay is a survival story of a young boy who loses his eyesight and an old man. The two are shipwrecked on a deserted island • Theme: • survival • Overcoming prejudices • discrimination

  5. Conflict Person vs Environment Person vs Self • Phillip and Timothy must survive the hot sun, sharks and lack of fresh water while on the raft. • Later they must survive a hurricane • Phillip struggles with his prejudice of black people • Phillip has to learn to come to terms with his blindness to survive

  6. Story Elements • Exposition: Phillips mother feels it is not safe to stay in Curacao while WWII is going on and oil tankers are being bombed by German U – boats • Rising Action: Phillip and his mother leave on the SS Hato which is bombed. Phillip is separated from his mother, and wakes up blinded from an injury and alone on a raft with Timothy a black man • Climax: a hurricane hits the island, Timothy dies • Falling Action: Phillip learns to survive alone • Resolution: Phillip is rescued by a Navy ship, and is reunited with his parents

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