Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Chapter 2

 

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.

       Treasure Island was written by Robert Louis Stevenson and was originally published on November 14th, 1843. The story focuses on a young man named Jim Hawkins as he sets sail with a seaworthy band of pirates in search of a legendary island renowned for a wealth of treasure. It is a tale of high seas adventure, firm friendships and bonds tested by exploration, disaster and mutiny. For generations, this novel has been classic and possibly even required reading for any and all pirate fanatics and nautical-loving readers alike. The author of this blog is a bit embarrassed to admit that they have never exactly read the book all the way through before. Perhaps, if commentary can be shared here online, the author will eventually be able to enjoy finishing the book. Without further ado, here are the author’s comments on chapter 2…


1. A pale, tallow character missing two fingers on his left hand has come asking after Bill, whose name has finally been mentioned.

2. The man’s alias is The Black Dog.

3. Black Dog appears to have attempted to strike a deal with Bill, whose name refused, instigating a chase with cutlasses out that resulted in a notch in the inn’s signboard and a bleeding wound in Black Dog’s left shoulder before Black Dog retreated.

4. Dr. Livesy arrives on the scene just as Bill sinks into a stroke, post-scuffle and is rather sarcastic about it, though he still attempts to save the captain. The scene does involve Dr. Livesy utilizing a lancet to let Bill’s blood into a basin while scolding him about drinking.


       I think I am to assume Dr. Livesy is likely Dr. Delbert Doppler in Treasure Planet. The original story of Treasure Island though is much more realistic in tone than Disney’s Treasure Planet. It is… quite a bit more graphic and seeks to hide very little from young readers. I can imagine that reading such books when they first were published was akin to newer generations watching shows like Rocko’s Modern Life or King of the Hill. Not inherently bad stories for a younger audience but certainly some content may be considered to be too inappropriate for them. I definitely advise caution if you want to share this book with a young child. Stay tuned for chapter 3 coming soon!

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