Character Analysis Of Philip In The Woods
“You see Phil-eep, You do not need d’eye now.. You'ave now done widout d’eye what I couldn't do wid my whole body” (Taylor 99) Philip has learned and grown through the conflicts he has faced on the Cay. In the Philip's character reveals that personal growth comes from overcoming obstacles and challenges in life. Phillips character has changed throughout the story from innocent to brave it from brave to Independent.
In the exposition Philip can best be described as innocent. “Then I began to wonder if the Germans would send soldiers too. About nine-thirty I sneaked out of bead, went to the tool house, and took a hatchet out. I put it under the couch. It was the only thing I could I think of to use for fighting the Germans. (Taylor 19) …show more content…
“... then ripped a piece of cloth from what was left of my shirt, damps it with water, and place it on his forehead… so I just sat beside him holding the cloth… I talked to him constantly, but he did even I talked to him constantly, but he did even know I was their” (Taylor 89) Timothy was hurt real bad, the rain and Timothy's tired self could not handle it. Philip is brave because he knows that Timothy might not make it and he still comforts him.
I the resolution Philip can best be described as a dependent. “I saw Henrik van Boven occasionally, but it wasn't the same as what we played the Dutch or British. He seemed very young.” (Taylor 136) Philip has now realized how naive his old friend was. Philip is now become more independent and less childish since last time on Curacao.
Philips charter has revived that personal growth comes from overcoming challenges and obstacles in real life. Phillips personal growth has helped him go from innocent to independent. “The things that I used to trip on, I walk over now.”
Near the end of the novel, Phillip has become brave, as Timothy acknowledges, “You see, Phill-eep, you do not need d’eye now. You ‘ave done widout d’eye what I couldn’t do wid my whole body.”(Taylor 99). Timothy is saying that lack of eyesight is no longer a barrier for Phillip. This is significant because it shows that Phillip has become very brave and has
In the exposition Philip can best be described as innocent. “Then I began to wonder if the Germans would send soldiers too. About nine-thirty I sneaked out of bead, went to the tool house, and took a hatchet out. I put it under the couch. It was the only thing I could I think of to use for fighting the Germans. (Taylor 19) …show more content…
“... then ripped a piece of cloth from what was left of my shirt, damps it with water, and place it on his forehead… so I just sat beside him holding the cloth… I talked to him constantly, but he did even I talked to him constantly, but he did even know I was their” (Taylor 89) Timothy was hurt real bad, the rain and Timothy's tired self could not handle it. Philip is brave because he knows that Timothy might not make it and he still comforts him.
I the resolution Philip can best be described as a dependent. “I saw Henrik van Boven occasionally, but it wasn't the same as what we played the Dutch or British. He seemed very young.” (Taylor 136) Philip has now realized how naive his old friend was. Philip is now become more independent and less childish since last time on Curacao.
Philips charter has revived that personal growth comes from overcoming challenges and obstacles in real life. Phillips personal growth has helped him go from innocent to independent. “The things that I used to trip on, I walk over now.”
Near the end of the novel, Phillip has become brave, as Timothy acknowledges, “You see, Phill-eep, you do not need d’eye now. You ‘ave done widout d’eye what I couldn’t do wid my whole body.”(Taylor 99). Timothy is saying that lack of eyesight is no longer a barrier for Phillip. This is significant because it shows that Phillip has become very brave and has