Theory question 208
Other Set Texts: Non-African ProseLiterature 3. Robert Stevenson: Treasure Island
Either (a) Write short notes on any two of the following characters: (i) Squire (ii) Dr. Livesey (iii) Captain Smollet
Or (b) Describe the character of Captain Flint and highlight his contribution to the treasure hunt.
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(a) Squire Trelawney: wealthy, generous, talkative; cannot keep a secret; hires the crew carelessly.
Dr Livesey: calm, brave, principled doctor and magistrate; treats even pirates; negotiates with Silver.
Captain Smollett: strict, honest, careful; distrusts the crew; leads the defence of the stockade.
(b) Captain Flint: dead pirate captain, feared and cruel; buried the treasure and killed the six men who helped.
His map (in Billy Bones's chest) starts the hunt; his parrot named after him; the skeleton pointer he left guides the search.
Choose one option.