Treasure Island Character and Plot Analysis

The video covers Chapter 1 of 'Treasure Island', focusing on the old buccaneer, a pirate who stays at the Admiral Benbow inn. Key characters like Squire Trelawney, Dr. Livesey, and Jim Hawkins are introduced. The chapter is set in the 1700s and is narrated as a flashback by Jim Hawkins. The captain, who is an alcoholic, sings about 'fifteen men on a dead man's chest' and is hiding from a one-legged man. He pays Jim to watch for this man. The captain's violent nature is highlighted, but Dr. Livesey stands up to him, showing no fear. The chapter ends with unresolved mysteries about the captain and the one-legged man.

What should students do before watching the video?

• Watch the entire video first.

• Read Chapter 1 of Treasure Island.

• Discuss the chapter with a friend.

• Write a summary of Chapter 1.

What is a buccaneer?

• A merchant

• A pirate

• A fisherman

• A sailor

What is the Admiral Benbow?

• A town

• A treasure map

• An inn

• A ship

Who are the characters introduced in the beginning?

• Ben Gunn and Israel Hands

• Squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey

• Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver

• Captain Flint and Billy Bones

How is the story of Treasure Island narrated?

• In real-time

• As a flashback

• Through letters

• In a diary format

Who is narrating the story of Treasure Island?

• Dr. Livesey

• Squire Trelawney

• Jim Hawkins

• The old sea captain

What does the old sea captain frequently do at the inn?

• Reads books

• Writes letters

• Sings and drinks

• Plays cards

What is the captain's song about?

• A treasure map

• A shipwreck

• A sea battle

• Fifteen men on a dead man's chest

What does the captain ask Jim to do?

• Guard his room

• Steal a ship

• Watch for a one-legged man

• Find a treasure map

What does the captain offer Jim in exchange for his help?

• A sword

• A map

• A ship

• Money