His mother, grace enright, continued to think of him as a child of age 10 for a long while, even after he was told. So says phillip enright after his first actual view of the islet on which, in the cay. Timothy of the cay kindle edition by taylor, theodore. The cay is a work of historical fiction, which means the author used a real setting and fictional characters. He took it for granted that the cay was always there, but i told him about geography, and how maybe a volcano could have caused the devils mouth. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start the. His family relocated to the island following the outbreak of world war ii, when phillips father was recruited to work for an oil company and support the war effort. Shipwrecked and blinded from a torpedo attack, phillip must conquer his prejudices when his only companion is an elderly west indian man named timothy. The novel was published in 1969 and dedicated to martin luther king, jr. The novel the cay by theodore langhans taylor was a young adult novel with the setting in the caribbean islands. Include a brief description and an illustration for each point of the plot diagram introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion, as well as for the main conflict. Taylor based the character of the boy in his book on a child who was aboard the hato, when it was torpedoed, who drifts out to sea on a lifeboat.
In the book, phillip tells his mom he hates her when she tells him to go to school. Among his other books are the weirdo winner of the 1992 edgar award for best young adult mystery, the bomb inspired by his experiences at bikini atoll, and. The cay is covered with palm trees and sea grape bushes, and their hut resides at the peak of the cay. Learn the cay book with free interactive flashcards. Phillips father, understanding and wants what is best 4 his family where and when is the cay set. The cay renee armitage 5th the cay by theodore taylor. The book discusses timothys life before the events of the cay, when he was living in back o all, the poorest section of what was then the squatters village of charlotte amalie, on the then danishheld united states virgin island of st. The cay novel project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Additional gift options are available when buying one ebook at a time. Phillip enright, in theodore taylors novel the cay, is an 11year old white american male who has been raised by his mother to view blacks as inherently inferior, a product, no doubt, of his. Were on the caribbean island of curacao, and world war ii is under way.
It is about a boy named phillip, who was traveling to the united states during the war, when the ship got torpedoed. Phillip enright and his mother board the ship to s. The cay has been both celebrated and attacked for its treatment of racism, although recent interpretations of the novel agree that the books overall message is one of tolerance and embracing people of all races. Connections academy connections academy novel study guide title the cay author theodore taylor plot. The cay by theodor taylor, chapters 15 vocabulary list. The cay is a story about a man and a boy who get stranded on an island and struggle to survive with each other. Taylor tells the story of elevenyearold phillip enright, an american living on the caribbean island of curacao during world war ii. Since then he has written many more books for children, including the. You can skip questions if you would like and come back to them. The cay is a breathtaking novel of theodore taylor. Choose from 44 different sets of the cay book flashcards on quizlet.
The cay by theodore taylor chapter 1 before you read the chapter. The cay final test study guide mix of multiple choices, true and false, fill in the blank, essay and short answer. Shipwrecked on a tiny caribbean island, philip must overcome his prejudice towards timothy, the old black sailor who becomes the key to his survival this is one of the best survival stories since robinson crusoe the washington star an ala notable children s book, jane addams children s book award, lewis carroll shelf award, commonwealth club of california literatushipwrecked on a tiny. While in route to panama, phillip and his mothers ship is torpedoed. His inspiration to write the cay came from his research into german submarines that fought in the second world war. It is a prequel for timothy and a sequel for phillip to the cay. Grace is my favorite topic, and kyle idlemans new book breathes fresh life into it through engaging stories and winsome insights. The cay questions and answers discover the community of. The cay by theodore taylor is a thrilling survival tale with a dash of historical fiction. Phillips father, understanding and wants what is best 4 his family. Timothy of the cay is a book written by theodore taylor. A fictional character and the father of phillip enright in the book the cay. Thomas of which virgin island it is now the capital, and phillip enright s life after the same events.
The book discusses timothys life before the events of the cay, when he was living in back o all, the poorest section of what was then the squatters village of charlotte amalie, on the then danish. Despite being a brief novel, the cay includes many important ideas throughout the text. Summarize the novel the cay in a sixpanel plot diagram. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read. This novel is an inspiring castaway like novel but with a racial twist. When german submarines begin torpedoing oil transport ships near the island.
In the novel the cay by theodore taylor, the story is told by phillip enright. Cays occur in tropical environments throughout the pacific, atlantic and indian oceans including in the caribbean and on the great barrier reef and belize barrier reef. Taylor has provided an exciting storythe idea that all humanity would benefit from this special form of color blindness permeates the whole bookthe result is a story with a high ethical purpose but no sermon. Easytouse, the resources are divided into sections. Through powerful stories of grace experienced, this book will help you truly grasp gods grace. In this novel there are many hidden messages one of which is that you dont live by sight. Set preferences and get ageappropriate recommendations with common sense media plus. A listing of the main characters and the contemporary actors who willplay them. When world war ii breaks out, 11yearold phillip enright and his mother board the s.
As the cay opens, the threat of world war ii has reached the caribbean island on which phillip enright s american family lives. I choose the book timothy of the cay is because my friend recommended me to read it. Theodore taylor set the story of the cay against true. The cay project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Recently, i have been reading a book called the cay.
It won eleven literary awards and is regarded as a classic novel of its kind. The cay is a childrens novel and book one of the cay series, written by american author theodore taylor, and published in 1969. What color is phillips enrights hair from the cay answers. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. For fans of hatchet and island of the blue dolphins comes theodore taylors classic bestseller and lewis carroll shelf award winner, the cay. Connections academy connections academy novel study guide title the cay. A vocabulary list featuring the cay by theodor taylor, chapters 15.
The cay is a comingofage story about phillip enright, a eleven year old boy who lives on a small dutch island during the beginning of world war ii. The goal is to become a strongerhigher scorer at each assessment point, and to also give the student an opportunity to be assessed in fiction and nonfiction at the 40 andor 50. Timothy and the boy are on the island for quite some time and they dont do much but try to provide for themselves. Phillip enright is a young 11 year old boy living on a small island named curacao in the middle of a war with the germans. Phillips father like his mother is kind of a onedimensional or flat character. Literature opens new insights into life and language. Phillip wakes up and finds himself on a raft with a west indian called timothy. Phillip enright lives with his parents on the island of curacao where his father works for royal dutch. Set during world war ii, the main character is elevenyearold phillip enright. In 1993 he published a prequelsequel, timothy of the cay. When german uboats surround the island of curacao, his mother who is frightened wants to go back to the netherlands and take her son with her. Phillip wants to stay on the island with his dad, but his mom books passage for him to sail with her on a ship called the s.
When german uboats surround the island of curacao, his mother who is. To escape danger, 11yearold phillip and his mother board a freighter which is torpedoed by a german submarine. The cay, first published in 1969, was his first novel for children, and the idea for it came when he was researching a book for adults about german submarine attacks in world war ii. Why were the enrights in curacao in the novel the cay enotes. What color is phillips enright s hair from the cay.
Grace enright phillips mother, prejudice towards curacao and its people. He was orphaned and a was raised by a woman named hannah gumbs. The novel was published in 1969 and dedicated to martin luther king. Most of the action takes place between april and august of 1942, although the narrative actually concludes in april of 1943.
The uss emperor tern i was an oil tanker bound for france. What are some character traits that describe phillip. Plot summary the cay is narrated by phillip enright, a young american expatriot who moved to the island of curacao with his parents. The cay by theodore taylor is an exciting novel of adventure, survival, and friendship. The teachers section provides a summary of the story along. The protagonist of the cay is a rather unusual character living a different kind of life than most boys his age. This character is fearful and nervous, which often leads to a prejudiced view of unfamiliar people. Phillip enright lives with his parents on the dutch west indies island of. Read on for a summary of chapter one, in which we meet phillip and enter into his faraway world of the. What happened to the matches on the cay timothy had before he died. The island is being stalked by german submarines that arrived during the nighttime and are targeting the areas oil refineries and tankers. Help children enjoy good books and learn foundational reading and literature skills with this literature kit from classroom complete press. War has always been a game to him, and hes eager to glimpse it firsthanduntil the freighter he and his mother are traveling to the united states on is torpedoed.
Senseless human hatred this novels major conflict is also its major theme. Nonfiction dra2 options are available for levels 16, 28, 38, 40, 50. Phillip enright lives with his parents on the dutch west indies island of curacao at the beginning of the theodore taylor novel, the cay. The cay is a teen novel written by theodore taylor. Initially excited by war, phillip is upset that his mother insists on leaving his father and the island to go back to america. Phillip thinks that timothy is ugly, stupid, and different, all because he is black. It was a landmark work for its author, because it won 11 literary awards, including the lewis carroll shelf award. The cay is a book about a boy named phillip enright living in the time of a world war ii 1942. He is now married with three children and lives in california. Choose your answers to the questions and click next to see the next set of questions. Are you looking for a book full of adventure, history, survival, and friendship.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Though the book was written more than 30 years ago, it still remains very popular and became a classic piece of american literature. Mar 18, 2012 this is a book trailer that i believe everyone will love. In this lesson, you will learn about phillip and how he changes over. The length of the cay is equal to the distance from about 79st to 59st, and the width is equal to the distance from york av to park avenue. He is americanhis mother hails from virginiaand his. Its a literary mashup of perilous war story and desert island survival tale. The cast of characters in the cay is short, so we would be remiss not to mention the beloved stew. Theodore taylor is married with three children and lives in california. The cay is a childrens novel written by theodore taylor.
Okay, were going to put all of our cards on the table. It is a prequel for timothy and a sequel for phillip to the cay synopsis. Phillip lived on the island for the rest of his life. As a novel written for a young adult audience, the cay has both been taught in and banned from public schools. This novel is set in the 1940s on a small island, called a cay, in the caribbean sea. The cay is a heartwarming story of survival, friendship and sacrifice.
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