I do not think it is realistic to have only a single sentence describing what Timothy says is the cause of all of their troubles. At the core of Timothy's beliefs are his superstitions. Timothy doesn't necessarily have a specific religion or faith practice, but we do know that he's experienced with religion and witch doctors. Chapter 11 is a good place to look for evidence of this. Phillip tells readers that Timothy believes the island has problems because it must have a "jumbi." A jumbi is an evil spirit of sorts that brings about bad luck and other such things. Phillip tries to claim that is nonsense, but Timothy presses on says that perhaps Stew Cat is the jumbi. Timothy is so fixated on that possibility that Phillip begins worrying for Stew Cat's safety.
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