Analysis of Chapter 28 in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island

Jim Hawkins in Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, possesses an innocence and idealism as he sets off on a voyage for treasure; Jim fights against the Pirates to survive, leaving him with a new realistic knowledge and experience of the world. Jim first experiences the death of his father; then in the same time frame, he loses Billy Bones. After Billy Bones death, Jim discovers a treasure map, he, the doctor and the Squire set off to find the treasure. When Jim first meets Long John Silver, he appears as a “clean and pleasant-tempered landlord” (45). Jim has a clear image in his head of what a pirate looks like, and Long John Silver appears to be completely different. This reassures Jim's fears. Jim never sees what will occur after the

The love of money is the root of all evil, a statement that has proved itself true through the centuries. Loving money traps us, as human beings. It is not a bad thing to enjoy what money can do; however, the love of money is a wasted effort that can put all in grave peril. It is at our advantage that we have the ability to choose whether we ‘want’ to fall into that trap. Unfortunately, that choice is difficult since society associates one’s character with wealth and financial management. The mishaps, deaths, and hardships that occur from the beginning of the tale are the result of deliberate deception for personal gain. In Treasure Island, greed sends the characters on a voyage. Robert Louis Stevenson makes a social commentary on

Long John Silver is a member of the crew aboard the Hispaniola. Silver is a lively pirate and seems

“The boy with fair hair lowered himself down the last few feet of rock and began to pick his way towards the lagoon.” (pg. 7)

In chapter twelve we see once again Ender’s instinct to win for all time during a battle. Even with the odds stacked against him, Ender defeated Bonzo’s army. Ender realizes that Bonzo, if he didn’t already, hates Ender to his core, “this would surely turn his rage murderous […] Bonzo will be thirsting for blood now” (195). Petra attempts to warn Ender that he is in danger but, he already knows this. All five of his platoon leaders escort him to his room that night. When he arrives, he finds that Dink has left him a message of warning, “Don’t ever be alone. –Dink” (205). Ender can only sleep because he thinks that surely the teachers will keep him safe outside of the battle room. However, Graff insists that Ender must handle things on his own, that there will be

Now, not many people of this time were rich, Jim especially. So his family wants money. This is not easy, as you might be able to tell. And there is a problem, the captain. He is dying, for he has been drinking too much rum, and poor Jim has to help him (Stevenson, 11). Has to resist the captain’s desire for the

In chapter 11 Walter didn’t want to work at the garment center. Walter had wanted to be a lawyer at the age nine. Walter would simply memorize a passage and recited it. A coach had asked Walter to come for track his junior year. In chapter 12 Walter missed three weeks of school. Walter lusted three weeks before he stopped going to school again. In chapter 10 the idea of what it meant to be poor changed in the late sixties. Most of Walter life had been divided between school, reading, and ball playing. The second burden of that summer came in the form of Walter grandfather. William Dean was a tall, ramrod-straight man with mannerisms that seemed more appropriate for the nineteenth century than for 1951. After the civil war the former

In the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain provides a “notice” in order to dissuade readers from expectations met by other story archetypes. To do so he purposely develops a plot, that is neither clear nor seeks to satisfy a particular notion. Twain weaves a tale that appears to have a concrete purpose, yet the story never reaches a definitive point. The audience is lulled into the mindset that the novel will reveal its true design, only to be met with a feeling of utter dismay. It is a messy collage of Huck’s human experience where realism takes precedence over the romantic appeal readers want to experience. Twain provides twisted romantic themes in hopes that the reader will realize the realism and ugly truth of that time.

In Chapter 16, it is the next morning and the family is eating breakfast (day of the trial). Atticus states that he is grateful for having his children disobey rules to help him and notes that Mr. Underwood never liked Negroes, which is odd that Underwood was there at the jailhouse. In addition, Jem claims that Mr. Cunningham would have killed Atticus the night before, yet Atticus defends his relationship with Cunningham by stating that he has “blind spots” like everyone else. The vast majority of Maycomb are heading for the courthouse, which include Baptists (Miss Maudie talks about these harsh people). Though, Miss Maudie proves that gardening is actually something beautiful in God’s eyes. Albeit that Atticus tells the children not

As Michael James explains“They beat the shit out of you..They’re yelling ‘Stop resisting!’ Stop resisting!’ when you’re not even moving.”...I couldn't stand it no more...I’ve knocked myself out by running full force into the wall” (Tapley 216). He expresses hhow he wasnet doing anything and yet the guard would slam his head to wall,punh, poke and all while he was handcuffed. He mentions how he understand punihment is suppose to be placed when an inmate is out of line but, he makes it clear that he doesnt have to do anything to get beaten by the guards. Michael story is the same as many other inmates. James had harsh childhood and now his prison days increase the chances for him to get mentally ill when he entered solitary confinement for

The novel Treasure Island is told from the perspective of Jim Hawkins, a young and naïve teenage boy, who has a curiosity for adventure and treasure; however, by the end of the novel Hawkins concludes that “The bar silver and the arms still lie, for all I know, where Flint buried them; and certainly they shall lie there for me. Oxen and wain-ropes would not bring me back again to that accursed island” (Stevenson 236). Hawkins stumbles across a treasure map, which leads to Skeleton Island and with the help of Squire Trelawney organizes voyage to the sought after treasure. The crew contains the famed Long John Silver who befriends young Jim Hawkins; however, Silver is later revealed to be the leader of a mutiny that will occur on the ship

The main idea of the story is finding the treasure. Ben Gunn has lived on the island for three years, and knows where the treasure lies. Before the pirates find Jim and his mother, Jim grabs a key and an oilskin packet from the old sea chest. Jim’s father dies, and he and his mother flee to the nearby town and ask them to help them but they refuse to. They find a nearby bridge to hide under, and escape from the pirates. Finally, the people from the town decide to come to Jim and his mothers rescue. Later in the book, Jim hides in an apple barrel and overhears Silver and other crewmates about taking the ship once they have the treasure on the ship. When land was sighted a conflict went on between Silver and another group of pirates. Jim escapes while the fight is going on. He finds Ben Gunn and they become friends. Jim goes with Silver on the hunt for the treasure. They discover that the treasure is missing, and they fire into the surrounding area. The treasure was stowed in the Hispanolia’s lower deck. Silver steals a sack of coins and escapes.

Following the death of his father, Jim took this opportunity to discover himself on the open sea. It was at this time that Jim would embark on a journey he would never forget. “I said good-bye to my mother and the cove where I had lived since I was born, and the dear old Admiral Benbow” (Stevenson 59-60).

Long John Silver, the antagonist, is the man who changes from sea cook to pirate, and back to sea cook. Although he is the antagonist, he is a fusion of good and bad into one character. Honestly, he is an authoritative and influential leader; therefore, he is able to start and lead a mutiny so that they could find the treasure themselves. His authoritative character is shown several times throughout the novel. The most interesting scene that displays these traits is when the other pirates are afraid to persist in the treasure hunt because of the ghost of Flint. Silver takes charge and brings their spirits back up by refuting the reality and threat of the ghost by stating that it is “a rum start…it’s someone…that’s flesh and blood” (Stevenson 220). Even though he is afraid, his personality allows him to pull his men back together. Without Silver’s authoritative and influential personality, the story of Treasure Island would develop differently and most likely end differently. One of Long John Silver’s most important events is his proclaimed turning points. Because he has some traits of a good leader, he also “know[s] when a game’s up” (Stevenson 195); thus, he saves Hawkins from the pirates and asks him to ask the others to “save Long John from swinging” (Stevenson 195). This emphasizes Silver’s personality that is determined but not tenacious. Long John Silver is also quite a

He writes in a rich, vivid prose style with a narrative technique that makes skillful use of breaks in linear chronology. His character development is powerful and compelling. Conrad's life at sea and in foreign ports furnished the background for much of his writing, giving rise to the impression that he was primarily committed to foreign or alien concerns.