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What is Phillips mother afraid of in the Cay?
Unhappy to be living in Curacao, which she often complains smells “of gas and oil whenever the trade winds (die) down”, Phillip’s mother is “homesick for Virginia, where no one talk(s) Dutch, and there (is) no smell of gas or oil, and there (aren’t) as many black people around”.
Who did Philip blame for his current situation the Cay?
Why does Philip become angry with Timothy and his mother? He blames them for his situation.
What did Paul say about the young Timothy?
Paul writes, “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12). Regardless of your age, God can use you. 7.) He hadn’t figured it out. Timothy still needed instruction even well into his ministry.
What are some things that Timothy taught Phillip?
With patience and a soothing voice, Timothy teaches Phillip this invaluable skill and even helps him learn what to do if he falls into the water–something that Phillip is terrified of, ever since falling from the raft. Later in Chapter 13, Timothy gives Phillip encouragement and help as the boy learns to scale trees to cut down coconuts.
How many times is Timothy mentioned in the Bible?
In the KJV New Testament, he is referenced a total of twenty-eight times (nine times using his well-known name and nineteen times as Timotheus). One church tradition suggests he was born around 17 A.D. The mother of Timothy was a Jewess named Eunice. She later, however, became a Jewish Christian (Acts 16:1, 2Timothy 1:5).
How did Phillip feel about Timothy in the novel, The Cay?
Phillip’s opinion of and attitude toward Timothy completely changes over the course of the novel. At the start of the story, Phillip doesn’t like Timothy at all. Phillip judges Timothy based on racial prejudice. He thinks Timothy is ignorant, stupid, and old. Additionally, Phillip isn’t afraid to let Timothy know these thoughts.