Treasure Island Chapters 20-29 Flashcards

Ceasefire and Treasure Map

• Silver demands the treasure map in exchange for a ceasefire, seeking negotiations with Captain Smollett at the stockade.
• Captain Smollett insists that Silver must come to him one by one or face trial, emphasizing a strategy of cautious engagement.

Key Characters

• Ben Gunn is notable for having killed one of Silver's men during the night, highlighting his active role in the conflict.
• Joyce is tragically shot in the head, demonstrating the escalating violence among the characters.

Pirate Counts

• At the end of the chapters, nine loyal men remain, while only four pirates are left, showcasing a significant decrease in their numbers.

Jim Hawkins' Actions

• Jim plans to seek out Ben Gunn's boat after leaving the stockade, indicating his initiative and desire for assistance.
• He experiences a dream about home and Admiral Benbow's, revealing his longing for comfort and familiarity amidst the chaos.

Encounters and Challenges

• Jim struggles to go ashore due to the rough conditions, which underscores his dependency on the coracle for survival.
• While at sea, he sees a sea lion, an animal he has never encountered before, signifying a moment of wonder amidst adversity.

Conflicts Aboard the Ship

• Israel Hands and a character referred to as "red cap" shoot each other, escalating tensions among the pirates.
• Jim provides Hands with brandy, which illustrates his strategic interaction with the pirates during a tumultuous period.

Philosophical Views

• Jim believes that "the spirit never dies," contrasting with Hands’ cynical view that "a dead man is dead," highlighting their differing outlooks on life and mortality.

Struggles and Betrayals

• A fight occurs between Jim and Hands resulting in Jim being stabbed while Hands suffers a gunshot wound and falls into the water, leading both to dire consequences.
• Jim's fear of falling into the water alongside Hands’ body symbolizes his internal struggle between survival and the chaos surrounding him.

Assurances and Manipulations

• Silver expresses a desire for Jim to join him, indicating his strategic need for support amid collapsing pirate ranks.
• The bad pirates conspire to kill Jim, revealing their treacherous intentions and the precarious situation Jim finds himself in.

Political Maneuvering

• Silver and Jim create a façade where Jim acts as a hostage to maintain the illusion of Silver's control over the mutineers, showcasing Silver’s cunning nature.

The Black Spot

• The pirates present Silver with a "Black Spot," a traditional pirate summons indicating danger or judgment, showcasing their discontent with his leadership.
• Silver warns the crew of bad luck for their action, suggesting superstitions play a role in their decision-making.

Jim's Realizations

• Jim faces his fear and writes about Long John Silver's manipulative game, recognizing Silver's attempt to keep the mutineers united while prioritizing his own survival amidst the frenzy.