Phillip and Timothy are marooned on the small island for about two months before Phillip is rescued and reunited with his parents. During that time, Phillip learns many things from Timothy. He learns how to navigate the island using only a cane and how to survive the many challenges the island gives them. Although Phillip’s blindness limits his physical abilities, the lack of sight helps him see Timothy in a new light, so to speak. Phillip has some preconceived prejudices about black people that he brings with him to the island. Through Timothy’s guidance, and despite some misunderstandings and arguments, Phillip is able to overcome his racial prejudices and learn to love Timothy. Timothy ends up saving Phillip’s life by protecting him during a hurricane, and Phillip shows his love for Timothy by saying he will be a sailor when he grows up.
In a few short months filled with obstacles, hardships, and a little bad luck, accepting the humanity of a black man forever changed Phillip’s life.
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