Theory question 207
Other Set Texts: Non-African ProseLiterature 3. Robert Stevenson: Treasure Island
Either (a) Describe what you find interesting in the voyage to Treasure Island
Or (b) With close reference to the text, describe the character of Long John Silver
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Model answer
(a) Hiring of the Hispaniola crew; Silver recruits pirates.
Jim in the apple barrel overhears the mutiny plot.
Suspense, sea life, Captain Smollett's suspicions; arrival at the island.
Interesting: danger, secrets, adventure, characters.
(b) Long John Silver: one-legged ship's cook; charming, intelligent, friendly to Jim.
Leader of the pirates; cunning, ruthless (kills Tom), changes sides when it suits him.
Shrewd survivor; escapes at the end with some money.
Explanation
Choose one option.