The Cay

Hurricane

As a powerful and inescapable force of nature, the hurricane in The Cay represents all the unavoidable difficulties and painful experiences of life. Phillip’s mother coddles her son, leaving him underprepared to face hardship…

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Trees, the Sea, and Knives

Trees, the sea, and knives all symbolize the overprotective nature of Phillip’s mother and her unrealistic desire to protect her son from the harsh realities of life. This desire is somewhat irresponsible, since danger and…

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