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\the cay\ by theodore taylor understanding the characters feelings.
directions: answer the questions below.

1. in this quote-

\ill never forget that first hour of knowing i was blind. i was so frightened that it was
hard for me to breathe. it was as if id been put inside something that was all dark
and i couldnt get out.\
what feelings do you think this character experienced?
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1. in this quote-

\i remember that at one point my fear turned to anger. anger at timothy for not
letting me stay in the water with my mother, and anger at her because i was on
the raft.\
who was philip angry at? why do you think he was angry?
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read this quote-
\something happened to me that day on the cay. im not quite sure what it was even
now, but i had begun to change.
i said to timothy, \i want to be your friend.\
he said softly, \young bahss, youave always been my friend.\
i said, \can you call me philip instead of young boss?\
\phil-eep,\ he said warmly.\
after philip and timothy fight, philip realizes that timothy is trying to help him. philip then
accepts timothy as his friend. philip says he doesnt know why he began to
change. what do you think is happening inside him?

1. do you think philip is beginning to understand timothy? yes or no? _____________
2. do you think philip is letting go of his anger and sadness, as he becomes friends

with timothy? yes or no? _________________________

1. do you think this will help philip to think about things differently now? yes or no?

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Explanation:

Question 1

The character describes being "frightened" and having trouble breathing, feeling trapped in darkness. So the feelings are fear, panic, and a sense of being trapped.

From the quote, Philip was angry at Timothy and his mother. He was angry at Timothy for not letting him stay in the water with his mother and angry at his mother because he was on the raft (implying he felt upset about being separated or in his situation on the raft).

Philip is starting to recognize Timothy's care and let go of anger/hostility. He is developing empathy, understanding, and a sense of connection, so he is changing internally by opening up to friendship and realizing Timothy's good intentions.

Answer:

The character experienced fear (frightened), a sense of panic (hard to breathe), and feeling trapped (like being put in something dark and unable to get out).

Question 2