Essays on Treasure Island

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson: An ostentatiously ‘boys’ adventure book, this story holds within it much greater depth than might be expected at first glance, containing a veritable treasure trove of wisdom, mostly to do with the free will and fate encountered by the characters in the book. The main focus is on Jim and his group, as well as a crew of pirates, who are all seeking treasure for their own ends and attempt to combat fate for…

Plot Summary The book Treasure Island is a book full of craziness and adventure. Jim Hawkins is the main character and narrator. After the death of his father, he tried his best to help his mother work at the Inn. His parents owned an Inn called Admiral Benbow. An old seaman, Billy Bones, came in one day and asks if they would allow him to stay at the Inn. The old seaman asked Jim Hawkins to be his lookout person.…

“Here and there were flowering plants, unknown to me; here and there I saw snakes, and one raised his head from a ledge of rock and hissed at me with a noise not unlike the spinning of a top. Little did I suppose that he was a deadly enemy and that the noise was the famous rattle.” I feel like this emphasizes how Jim has been in his own little world his whole life. Jim lived along the beach his…

Treasure Island is an adventurous novel with pirates, treasure and the exploration of a mysterious island. In the novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, it becomes evident that the characters are greedy for treasure and because of this, people are murdered. Symbolism is used to represents the artifacts true meaning. Additionally, foreshadowing is used to portray the dangerous events to come. Lastly, theme literary element used in this novel which makes the pirates engage in evil deeds. In the…

Jim Hawkins He is the book's main narrator. He is a young boy who starts as timid and mostly insignificant but matures through the course of the novel. He ends up going on a solo adventure, rescuing the ship and saving Long John Silver. He also stands up to Silver, despite their relative ages and him being outnumbered. Long John Silve He is the book's antagonist. He is the ship's cook and is missing a leg, though is able to…

'Five on a Treasure Island' is a story written by the English writer Enid Blyton. Five on a Treasure Island is the first book published on September 11, 1942 from Enid's collection or series of 'The Famous Five' books. In Enid's story, she uses words that are bittersweet and affecting, words that we can relate to in our daily life. She uses expository writing and mystery forms of writing; the style she used is informal mostly and has only a…

A Treasure With A Hidden Agenda The novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson tells the tale of a young boy named Jim Hawkins. After the death of the old sea captain Billy Bones, he finds an old map in his chest. Jim takes the map to Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney who tells Jim the map is the location of hidden treasure buried by a well-known pirate, named Captain Flint. Trelawney gathers a crew and they set off to…

Unearthing the Literary Riches: An Analysis of 'Treasure Island' Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel, "Treasure Island," has remained a beloved literary treasure for generations. Its pages are filled with pirates, buried treasure, and high-seas adventure, making it a timeless tale that appeals to readers of all ages. In this essay, we will embark on a literary journey to analyze the enduring significance of "Treasure Island." We'll explore the thrilling adventure, delve into the intricacies of its characters, examine its…

The exploration of the duality of human nature, encompassing the themes of good and evil, has been a consistent and compelling motif in literature throughout the ages. Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless classic, "Treasure Island," delves deeply into this theme through the complex character of Long John Silver. As the story's enigmatic antihero, Silver's motivations are intricately interwoven with his inherent selfishness, offering readers a thought-provoking insight into the intricate dance between good and evil within the human psyche. Silver’s Multifaceted…

Qualities of a good doctor consist of compassion, empathy, understanding, courage, and honesty. Dr. Livesey has these qualities, but he is also an opportunist, morally sound, and driven by money. He is on the side of civilization when it comes to the conflict of lawless criminals versus the civilized world. Dr. Livesey is a good balance between good manners and bad habits. Dr. Livesey lives a steady and practical life. He is a respected man, very knowledgeable, and wise. This…

Everyday people mature, learn something new, and gain new experiences. There is always critical moments in life that play a part in a young person transitioning into adulthood. In Treasure Island, the coming-of-age of Jim Hawkins is a theme throughout the book. In the first half of the book, Jim is an impressionable boy who lives with his parents in an inn. He knows very little about what life is like outside of his home. The second half of the…

"The Gold-Bug" includes a cipher that uses polyphonic substitution. Though he did not invent "secret writing" or cryptography, Poe certainly popularized it during his time. To most people in the 19th century, cryptography was mysterious and those able to break the codes were considered gifted with nearly supernatural ability. Poe had drawn attention to it as a novelty over four months in the Philadelphia publication Alexander's Weekly Messenger in 1840. He had asked readers to submit their own substitution ciphers,…

After watching the documentary of Philippine treasures, I have been get more knowledge about our ancestors treasures remains and I think that the early Filipinos living in the Philippines already had an advanced civilization. Instilled something into me that we were rich, we were rich! We’re talking of gold here it is an opulence. During the early times, the Philippines was filled with gold. These gold were used for everyday clothing of the Filipinos, and even for accessorizing themselves. Our…

Distinctive voices are used create meaning and change which explores aspects of human experiences. The texts examined are Severn Cullis Suzuki, 9th Earl Spencers Eulogy for Princess Diana and Pink, Dear Mr President. The voices in these text include and environmental activist, voice of the innocent, grieving brother, everyman, lobbyist and remonstrator. All these voices have the ability to change societies view on an issue. The composers of these texts have had human experiences of grief, concern of the environment…

It is hard to imagine a world without books for children. Ever since there were children, there has been children's literature too. There have been children's stories and folk-tales when man first learned to speak. Children's books, however, are a late growth of literature. Miss Yonge says, "Up to the Georgian era there were no books at all for children or the poor, excepting the class-books containing old ballads and short tales". We shall nevertheless see that there were English…

1. Hero introduced in his ordinary world Odysseus is a strong ruler of Ithaca (Greek city-state), however lacks experience in war. He is also the son of Läertes 2. The call to adventure He wins the Trojan war through his guile nature. As his fleet left for Ithaca, strong winds sweep them off course 3. Hero is reluctant at first Odysseus and his men get a little afraid after realizing that they had no idea where they were heading for 4.…