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Treasure Island

Summary of the Novel by Robert


Louis Stevenson
Introduction
• Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
• Published: 1883
• Genre: Adventure Fiction
• Setting: England and a mysterious tropical
island
Main Characters
• • Jim Hawkins: The protagonist, a young boy
• • Long John Silver: A cunning one-legged
pirate
• • Billy Bones: An old sailor who starts the
adventure
• • Dr. Livesey: A wise and courageous doctor
• • Squire Trelawney: A wealthy man funding
the voyage
Plot Summary
• • Beginning: Jim Hawkins discovers a pirate's
treasure map in Billy Bones' chest.
• • The Journey: Jim, Dr. Livesey, and Squire
Trelawney sail to the island on the Hispaniola.
• • Conflict: Long John Silver and his pirate crew
plan a mutiny to seize the treasure.
• • Climax: Jim and his allies fight the pirates
and recover the treasure.
• • Ending: The treasure is secured, and Jim
returns home, vowing never to seek
Themes
• • Adventure and Exploration: The excitement
of treasure hunting.
• • Morality: Struggles between good and evil.
• • Loyalty and Betrayal: Trust and deception
among the characters.
Key Symbols
• • Treasure Map: Represents adventure and
greed.
• • The Hispaniola: The journey and the
challenges it brings.
• • Gold Coins: The corrupting influence of
wealth.
Conclusion
• Treasure Island is a classic tale of adventure,
courage, and the complexities of human
nature.
• It has inspired countless adaptations and
remains a favorite among readers of all ages.

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