Jim Hawkins has, for his example the following people:
*His father an innkeeper,
*Billy Bones, an old pirate,
*Squire Trelawney, a magistrate,
*Dr. Livesey, a doctor and constable,
*Long John Silver, a charismatic pirate (the antagonist of the story), and
*Captain Smollett, the captain of the Hispaniola
The character that is the most dynamic in the story is Long John Silver. Long John has to charm his way into everyone’s graces and is kind, along with being corrupt. When his kindness and charm don’t work, he is willing to use violence and force. He appears to be the most thoughtful member of the group. He has no moral compass and is loyal to himself only. The other characters in the story are not as dynamic. His father is afraid of Billy Bones and dies early in the story. Squire Trelawney is foolish; Captain Smollett is knowledgeable, wise, and uncompromising. Dr. Livesey is an honest man who will help others and seems very gentle, yet is seeking to find the treasure suggested by the map.
Jim is young and looking for adventure. He puts his faith in his own abilities and does not follow the captain's or doctor’s instructions; he does not join the pirates but is manipulated by others. However, he survives and returns with his share of the treasure. The story does not really tell you what Jim does after, only that he continues to have nightmares about his experiences. You are left wondering what type of person Jim becomes and what he does with his share of the treasure. You are also left wondering which character Jim chooses to follow and why.
The two characters most present in the story are Dr. Livesey and Long John Silver. Of these two men, which is the one who will have the most impact on Jim, and why? Jim starts out as a very timid boy, but by the end, he outwits the pirates and rescues the ship. He has shown more courage, charisma, and independence than the captain, squire, or doctor. It seems he has learned much from Long John Silver. How will these events shape him and his decision-making in the future? Will he develop the characteristics of an English gentleman, a pirate, or a bit of both?
*His father an innkeeper,
*Billy Bones, an old pirate,
*Squire Trelawney, a magistrate,
*Dr. Livesey, a doctor and constable,
*Long John Silver, a charismatic pirate (the antagonist of the story), and
*Captain Smollett, the captain of the Hispaniola
The character that is the most dynamic in the story is Long John Silver. Long John has to charm his way into everyone’s graces and is kind, along with being corrupt. When his kindness and charm don’t work, he is willing to use violence and force. He appears to be the most thoughtful member of the group. He has no moral compass and is loyal to himself only. The other characters in the story are not as dynamic. His father is afraid of Billy Bones and dies early in the story. Squire Trelawney is foolish; Captain Smollett is knowledgeable, wise, and uncompromising. Dr. Livesey is an honest man who will help others and seems very gentle, yet is seeking to find the treasure suggested by the map.
Jim is young and looking for adventure. He puts his faith in his own abilities and does not follow the captain's or doctor’s instructions; he does not join the pirates but is manipulated by others. However, he survives and returns with his share of the treasure. The story does not really tell you what Jim does after, only that he continues to have nightmares about his experiences. You are left wondering what type of person Jim becomes and what he does with his share of the treasure. You are also left wondering which character Jim chooses to follow and why.
The two characters most present in the story are Dr. Livesey and Long John Silver. Of these two men, which is the one who will have the most impact on Jim, and why? Jim starts out as a very timid boy, but by the end, he outwits the pirates and rescues the ship. He has shown more courage, charisma, and independence than the captain, squire, or doctor. It seems he has learned much from Long John Silver. How will these events shape him and his decision-making in the future? Will he develop the characteristics of an English gentleman, a pirate, or a bit of both?
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