“Change cannot and will not happen overnight.But the intent to evolve will produce opportunities for growth”,says Robin D, Hart.Phillip experiences self growth throughout the novel from the events that have taken place in his life..The novel The Cay is about discovering your personality and inner self through self growth.Phillip will begin to change and grow through the course of the novel. In the beginning of the novel,as WWII invades the island of Curacao,Phillip can best be described as innocent.Phillip thinks that he can protect himself and his family from the German soldiers that have arrived near the island.”Then I began to wonder if the Germans would send soldiers too.About nine-thirty I sneeked out of bed,went to the tool house,and took a hatchet out.I put it under the couch.It was the only thing I could think of to use for fighting the Germans.”(Taylor,19)This shows Phillip doesn’t know how harsh and grotesque the war is.Innocence is the sense of not knowing of or doing seriously bad things.This is significant because it shows Phillip is an…show more content… Discovering your personality and inner self is true self growth.Phillip discovered by overcoming obstacles and barriers that were in his life.”When you see yourself clearly ,with eyes full of love and acceptance,you hold space for others to meet you at your highest
