I don't understand this question

The Cay

Identify one conflict from the novel that develops due to the different perspectives of the characters involved. Explain how this conflict affects the characters and serves to advance the plot of the story.

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Just reading the summary, I can see plenty of conflicts in this story.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cay

1. Identify one conflict from the novel that develops due to the different perspectives of the characters involved.

2. Explain how this conflict affects the characters

3. and serves to advance the plot of the story.
isn't wikipedia a bad source just saying i got taught by a good teacher
What the frick frack, just give me the answer
Timothy and Philip experience racism because Philip does not believe that an old black man can do anything useful, and as they are trapped alone, they are forced to get to know one another.
Guys, not trying to be rude, but, if you just read the book or the Wikipedia site "Writeacher" posted, you'll connect the dots. Trust me. I thought it wasn't going to help and I got frustrated but it does. If you go to the wiki site the "Writeacher" posted, go to the section "Racism"