Treasure Island Chapter 1 – 12 – Flashcards

- pirate's song, first in chapter 1 and repeated in story - refers to drink, death, and wickedness of the pirate's lifestyle and their drinking leads to mistakes, losses and death - dead man's chest" symbolically refers to both Billy Bones's sea chest and the hidden treasure - this mission, the quest for treasure (their greed) leads to death - greed also leads to loss of a "man's soul"

- Dr. Livesey to Billy Bones - represents the conflict and differences between the two worlds; the practical, orderly and responsible world of the doctor and the criminal and irresponsible world of the pirates - predicts that the death of Billy Bones - Dr. Livesey judges Billy Bones and sees him as flawed

The old sailor throws down a few gold coins and moves in, staying at the inn longer and not paying his rent.Billy Bones hires Jim to stay on the lookout for a one-legged sailor whom he apparently fears. He terrorizes the others in the inn with his inappropriate and offensive sailor's songs and heavy drinking. Livesey cautions the sailor about the dangers of drinking, but these warnings enrage the seaman, who threatens Livesey with a knife.

Although Jim cannot hear the conversation, he can tell that it is violent. Billy Bones attempts to kill Black Dog with his sword, which ends as Billy Bones has a stroke. Dr. Livesey looks after him and warns him to stay away from alcohol as it will kill him.

That night Jim's father dies from his illness. When Jim returns from his father's funeral, an evil looking blind man asks to see Billy. Billy appears sickened to see the blind man, who hands him a black spot, which Jim has learned represents an official secret pirate summons. It is a threat of death. Billy cries out that he has only six hours left. He springs into to action, but has a stroke an dies. Jim is worried and calls for his mother.

The author uses a young boy of approximately twelve to tell this adventure story as it gives the story an innocent and straightforward tone. This tone makes in easier for the listener to ease into the dark and violent world of the pirates. Although Jim knows the pirates are irresponsible and violent men, he looks up to them. He is in awe of their power and rugged ways.The young boy is able to express this awe and create an aura of fantasy around the pirates lifestyle. Jim's telling of the adventure draws the reader into the fantasy world of the pirates and help.

Jim and his mother open the chest and his mother takes only the money owed to her. They hear running footsteps in the street outside. Jim takes some papers wrapped in an oilcloth that he has found in the sea chest and they run to hide. His mother faints because of fear. Jim drags her and they hide under the bridge and Jim can still hear see and hear what is going on at the inn.

Returning home, Jim finds the inn ruined. He realizes that the oilcloth-wrapped papers in his pocket may be what the pirates sought, but he is reluctant to hand them over to the officer, Dance, who tries to take charge of the situation. Jim says he would prefer to show the papers to Dr. Livesey, and he sets off with Dance's party for Livesey's house.

The packet included a map of the island where the whole treasure is buried, with longitude and latitude detailed. Trelawney and Livesey are thrilled and make plans to go to the island. They bring Jim along as cabin boy. Everyone present swears to secrecy.

Coming of age of Jim Hawkins, his transformation from a young, meek, scared and obedient boy to that of a courageous, perceptive, clever hero. In the first chapters, Jim is easily frightened and stays close to home. Scared by Pew, Jim runs to his mother for protection. Jim quickly goes from scared and weak to being the courageous and leader in his relationship with his mother (she faints from fear, he cares for her, protects her and takes charge of the situation)After his father dies and he embarks on the adventure, Jim starts to think for himself and shows increasing initiative. Jim makes repeated mistakes, but he learns from them, which signals that he is maturing. He grows up quickly during this trip, starting as the cabin boy but eventually naming himself the new captain after he reclaims the ship from the pirates. I

After a sad farewell with his mother, Jim goes to Bristol, awith Tom Redruth, another man who will be on the ship's crew. At the inn in Bristol, they meet up with Trelawney, newly clothed in a sea officer's outfit. Trelawney informs them that they will sail the next day.

Silver wins over Jim's trust, and they stroll by the docks as Silver tells Jim about ships and sea life. Silver is introduced to Dr. Livesey and treats him with respect. Livesey is also pleased to have Silver as the ship's new cook.

2) Mr. Arrow gets along well with Trelawney and is too friendly with the crew. 3) "Sealed orders". Everyone else know more than he does and he finds this unfair. 4) Too much babbling. He says there has been too much babbling about the treasure and the map. (Treasure is a ticklish word). 5) Powder and arms in the forehold - too close to the crew and not to them. After the captain leaves, Livesey asserts that he trusts Silver and Smollett completely.

Jim continues to in awe of Silver and impressed by his one-legged maneuvers around the deck. Jim is also fascinated by Silver's two-hundred-year-old parrot, which is named Cap'n Flint. Relations between Trelawney and Smollett are still somewhat strained, but the voyage proceeds normally. One evening, Jim gets hungry for an apple and climbs into an apple barrel on board and overhears an important conversation.

Silver mentions that some of the other crew members have joined the conspirators, though others have refused. Jim watches the pirates drink from a secret stash of rum. As the men drink, the cry of "Land ho!" is heard from on deck.

Smollett congratulates the crew on a job well done, and meets with Trelawney below deck. Jim warns Smollett and Trelawney about Silver's criminal intentions, telling them what he overheard while hiding in the apple barrel. Trelawney immediately admits that he has been a fool in hiring the crew and trusting Silver. Smollett urges everyone to be careful and stay vigilant.

- Father dies at the beginning of the novel. - Leaves mother when he eaves on his adventure to find the treasure. - Both are ordinary and Jim appears indifferent to them as he is in awe of the pirates charisma and strength of character, despite their immoral and violent ways. His indifference is also probably because he is becoming more mature and independent of them.

Dr. Livesey is at first an authority figure for the young Jim. Jim entrusts the treasure map to Livesey because Livesey is a respected, knowledgeable man. As the adventure unfolds, Livesey shows that Jim's respect is merited, proving himself competent, clever, fair, and loyal. He represents the best of the civilized and practical world. Despite his credentials and valuable achievements in , Livesey is simply not charismatic. He does what is reasonable, practical, and ethical, but never acts spontaneously, as the pirates and Jim do. Livesey thinks up ingenious plans, but only puts them into practice if they are safe and efficient.

Like many of the other pirates, Pew is physically flawed. He lacks sight, just as Billy lacks overall health and Long John Silver, as we soon see, lacks a leg. Yet these pirates' inner strength appears to compensate for their physical flaws.

Long John Silver is a very complex and contradictory character. He is cunning hides his true intentions from Squire Trelawney while posing as the ship's cook. He is very disloyal, shifting sides so frequently that we cannot be sure of his true affiliations. He is greedy. Despite this, Silver is the most vital and charismatic character in the novel. Though lacking a leg, he moves powerfully . His physical defect showcases his strength of character, revealing with every step his ability to overcome obstacles. His mental resolve is impressive. He has good leadership skills, as he is able to maintain control, and gets others to trust him.