How Does The Cay Change In The Cay

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At the beginning of a novel, titled “The Cay,” Phillip (Phillip is blind little boy) can best be described as disgusted when he saw Timothy, an old black man, for the first time. When Timothy talked to Phillip, Phillip couldn't do anything but stop and see his physical appearances. all he can think about is how ugly Timothy is. after Phillip experiences and sees all of Timothy’s scars and actually meets Timothy, Phillip becomes annoyed.

Later in The Cay, Phillip is curious when he asked Timothy about his race and his childhood. Thanks to his mom being racist, Phillip didn't like black people but after he spent time with Timothy things changed. He still doesn't really understand racism and colored people. After Phillip experiences racism and

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