Treasure Island - Episode 5
Summary
TLDRThe script narrates a tale of mutiny and adventure on a mysterious island. The protagonist observes a shift in crew behavior upon sighting the island, with Long John Silver emerging as a cunning ringleader. Amidst the tension, the protagonist witnesses murder and meets Ben Gunn, a marooned man who promises riches from Captain Flint's treasure. As the crew's loyalty wavers, the protagonist must navigate betrayal, alliances, and the quest for treasure.
Takeaways
- đïž The island appears colorless and sad, with gray trees and yellow sand, creating an ominous atmosphere.
- đ» The Spyglass Hill stands out with its 400-foot height, sheer stone sides, and flat top, serving as a landmark.
- đ€ The crew's morale deteriorates upon sighting the island, with discipline lost and resentment growing among the men.
- đšââïž The doctor suspects the presence of fever on the island and observes the crew's increasing surliness, hinting at potential mutiny.
- đ€ Long John Silver tries to maintain order by setting a good example and singing songs to distract the crew from their discontent.
- đ« Captain Smollett arms loyal men with pistols and plans to manage the situation by allowing the crew ashore, hoping to prevent a revolt.
- đââïž The protagonist, Jim, decides to go ashore unnoticed, seeking to escape Long John and explore the island independently.
- đĄïž Jim witnesses Long John Silver murdering Tim Cooper, revealing Silver's ruthless nature and the imminent danger on the island.
- đïž Jim encounters Ben Gunn, a marooned man who has survived on the island for three years, craving a civilized diet and a return to society.
- đ° Ben Gunn claims to know the location of Flint's treasure and offers to share it, hinting at a potential alliance with Jim and his crew.
- đą The situation escalates as cannon fire and gunshots are heard, signaling a battle and the raising of the Union Jack, indicating a British presence.
Q & A
How does the island appear to the narrator the next morning?
-The island appears colorless and sad, with gray trees and only streaks of yellow beach sand breaking up the dreariness.
What is the Spyglass Hill described as?
-The Spyglass Hill is described as towering about 400 feet above everything else with sheer stone sides and a top that seems flat enough to be a statue.
Why did the crew lose their discipline once they sighted the island?
-The crew lost their discipline due to the stagnant smell of sodden leaves and rotting tree trunks, as well as the presence of the island and the fear of fever as suggested by the doctor.
What does the doctor observe about the crew's behavior?
-The doctor observes that the entire crew is surly, with resentment spreading to the honest men, and mutiny hanging over them like a thundercloud.
How does Long John Silver respond to the captain's orders?
-Long John Silver responds quickly with the cheeriest 'aye aye sir' and sets a good example for the men, encouraging them to behave like real sailors.
What is Captain Silver's strategy to prevent a revolt?
-Captain Silver's strategy is to allow the men an afternoon ashore, hoping that if they all go, they can control the ship, and if some go, Silver will bring them back as mild as lambs.
Why does the narrator decide to go ashore?
-The narrator decides to go ashore because he believes that with only six pirates left on the ship, the cabin party does not need his assistance, and he wants to explore the island.
What does the narrator witness Long John Silver do to Tim Cooper?
-The narrator witnesses Long John Silver murdering Tim Cooper by throwing his crutch at him and then stabbing him twice in the back with a knife.
Who is Ben Gunn and what is his situation?
-Ben Gunn is a marooned man who has been living on the island for three years, surviving on goats, berries, and oysters, and craving a civilized diet.
What does Ben Gunn reveal about the treasure?
-Ben Gunn reveals that he was part of the crew that buried the treasure with Flint and that he knows the location of Flint's treasure.
How does the Union Jack appear in the story?
-The Union Jack appears as a flag fluttering above the woods, signaling a startling sight and possibly indicating the presence of other people or a ship.
Outlines
đïž Island of Despair and Mutiny
The narrator describes the transformation of the island's appearance from a vibrant to a colorless and melancholic landscape. The crew's morale deteriorates upon sighting the island, with the captain and doctor sensing a growing mutiny. The crew's discontent is palpable, and Long John Silver's attempts to maintain order are highlighted. The captain's decision to allow the crew ashore is a strategic move to control the potential for revolt, with the doctor and squire discussing the precarious situation and the importance of Silver's loyalty.
đĄïž Betrayal and Murder in the Marsh
The narrator witnesses a clandestine conversation between Long John Silver and Tim Cooper, revealing Silver's attempt to recruit Cooper to his mutinous cause. Cooper refuses, leading to a violent confrontation where Silver murders him with a crutch and knife. The brutal act is followed by a gunshot and a chilling silence, after which Silver signals his accomplices. The narrator, having fainted from shock, awakens to the gruesome scene and flees, realizing the imminent danger of being discovered.
đïž Encounter with a Castaway
The narrator encounters Ben Gunn, a marooned man who has survived on the island for three years, living on a diet of goats, berries, and oysters. Gunn shares his story of being left behind by pirates while searching for Flint's treasure. He expresses a desire for a civilized diet and a return to his former religious life. Gunn reveals that he knows the location of the treasure and offers to share it with the narrator, showing a mix of desperation and cunning in his interactions.
đą Return to the Hispaniola Amidst Cannon Fire
In a rush to return to the Hispaniola, the narrator and Gunn plan to use a small boat hidden under the White Rock. The urgency is heightened by the sound of cannon fire and gunshots, indicating a battle at the anchorage. The sight of the Union Jack above the woods brings a moment of relief and national pride amidst the chaos, suggesting a possible ally or rescue in the midst of the pirate threat.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄIsland
đĄMutiny
đĄPirates
đĄTreasure
đĄSpyglass Hill
đĄMaroon
đĄCrew
đĄCaptain
đĄLong John Silver
đĄBen Gunn
đĄUnion Jack
Highlights
The island appears colorless and sad, with gray trees and yellow sand, setting a somber mood.
The Spyglass Hill, towering 400 feet, has sheer stone sides and a seemingly flat top.
The crew loses discipline upon sighting the island, with resentment spreading even to the honest men.
Mutiny looms over the crew as they become surly and discontented.
Long John Silver tries to maintain order by setting a good example and singing songs to conceal the crew's discontent.
Captain Smollett acknowledges that only Silver is reliable in the current volatile situation.
The captain allows the crew an afternoon ashore to alleviate tension, with a signal for their return before sundown.
Jim decides to go ashore unnoticed, slipping away under the canvas of a boat.
Jim witnesses Long John Silver murdering Tim Cooper, revealing Silver's ruthless nature.
The crew's discontent is evident as they believe they will find treasure upon landing.
Long John Silver's whistle signals more danger, as Jim fears for his safety.
Jim encounters Ben Gunn, a marooned man who has not spoken to anyone for three years.
Ben Gunn reveals he was marooned for trying to find Flint's treasure and has survived on the island for three years.
Gunn claims to know the location of Flint's treasure and promises to make Jim rich.
Gunn expresses a desire to return to a civilized life and church after his time on the island.
The Union Jack is seen fluttering above the woods, signaling a surprising turn of events.
The island setting creates a sense of mystery and danger, influencing the crew's behavior and decisions.
Transcripts
when I came on Deck the next morning the
island looked entirely different a bit
colorless and sad
the trees which covered most of the
surface looked gray with only streaks of
yellow beach sand breaking up the
dreariness
the three hills were oddly shaped spiers
of naked Rock above the tall dark Pines
and low trees
the Spyglass towered about 400 feet
above everything else with sheer Stone
sides and the top that seemed flat
enough to be a statue up until now the
men had worked willingly but once we
sighted the island they lost all
discipline Island on one side and
skeleton Island on the other
the stagnant smell of sodden leaves and
rotting tree trunks hung over everything
I don't know about treasure
the doctor said to The Squire and the
captain as he sniffed the air but I'll
bet there's fever here
coil the ropes the captain ordered as
the men scrambled back on Deck the men
gave him hostile looks and angrily
obeyed
resentment is spreading to the honest
men too the doctor observed the entire
crew is surly
Mutiny hangs over us like a thundercloud
The Squire whispered back
Long John aware of the discontent forced
a smile onto his face and kept it there
he went about the ship setting a good
example for the men encouraging them to
behave like real sailors
when the captain gave an order Long John
quickly got up with the cheeriest
aye aye sir
later when there was nothing else to do
he sang One song after another as if to
conceal the discontent of the men
Silver's nervousness is the worst Omen
of the day the doctor said
we met in the cabin together with
trelawny's men Red Roof Hunter and Joyce
who now knew about the Pirates plans
smaller told us if I give the men
another order the whole ship will Revolt
we've only one man to rely on now
Who The Squire asked
silver the captain said he's as anxious
as we are to keep this situation from
exploding because the time isn't right
let's allow the men an afternoon ashore
and if they all go we'll control the
ship
if none go we'll hold the cabin
if some go you mark my words sir silver
will bring them aboard again as mild as
Lambs
Captain smallit gave all the loyal men
pistols and then went on Deck to address
the crew
my Lads he said it's hot and we're all
tired
sometime ashore will hurt nobody and
since the boats are still in the water
take them and go ashore for the
afternoon
I'll fire a gun half an hour before
Sundown as a signal to return
they cheered their bad mood banishing
the silly fellows must think they'll
trip over treasure as soon as they land
The Squire muttered then smaller quickly
went below leaving Long John to arrange
who would go ashore
if the captain had remained on Deck he
could no longer have pretended not to
understand the situation
because it was plain that long john was
their real Captain
at last long john decided six fellows
would stay on board he and the rest
would leave the ship
right then a crazy notion perhaps the
one that saved us came into my head
if six Pirates were left I knew our
party could not take over the ship
but since there were only six the cabin
party had no need of my assistance so I
decided to go ashore
quickly I slipped over the side curled
up under the canvas on the nearest boat
and shoved off
no one took notice of me except Alan
Jenkins who said is that you Jim keep
your head down
Long John looked sharply over from the
other boat is Jim going ashore too
from that moment I began to regret what
I had done
the shoreboats raced for the beach but
the boat I was in having started first
and being lighter and better manned shot
far ahead
once the boat neared the trees along the
shore I caught an overhanging Branch
swung myself out and plunged into the
nearest Thicket
Long John and the rest were still a
hundred yards behind
I heard him shouting
but I paid no heed jumping and ducking I
followed my nose and ran until I could
run no longer
I was happy I'd managed to get away from
Long John so I began to enjoy exploring
this strange Island
I crossed a marshy area full of Willows
Cattails and odd swamp trees and came
out near an open piece of Rollings
some of my Shipmates must be near I
thought and I soon heard the distant low
tones of a human voice and then another
voice
they were growing louder
scared I crawled under cover of the
nearest Bush moments before the speakers
paused and I supposed sat down
the birds grew quiet and settled again
to their places in the swamp
I crawled steadily but slowly on all
fours toward the speakers until at last
I raised my head
I could see between the trees all the
way down into a little green clearing
beside the marsh
Long John Silver stood there with the
sun beating down on him conversing with
another man
Tim Cooper he said it's because I like
you that I'm warning you join us
Tim's face was red and he spoke in a
horse shaky voice
silver he replied you have a good
reputation and money too which lots of
sailors don't
so why are you going along with those
swabs
I'd sooner dive and turn against my
Captain
an honest man I thought
then suddenly from far out in the marsh
a cry of anger rang out
could that be another man who didn't
want to join the Pirates
the cry however was followed by a long
horrible scream and the boom of a
gunshot
the sound echoed against the rocks of
Spyglass Hill
the whole Marsh of birds rose again
darkening the sky
then the air became silent except for
the rustle of the birds
Tim jumped at the sound but Long John
didn't even blink he stood where he was
resting lightly on his crutch looking
like a snake about to strike
John Tim said stretching out his hand
please don't do this
Dawn Touch Me Lord Long John leaping
back with the speed of a trained gymnast
all right I won't touch you Tim said but
just tell me what was all that screaming
that said Long John smiling but wearier
than ever his eyes like glass oh I
reckon that was Alan Jenkins
cried Tim rest his soul he was a true
semen
as for you Long John Silver you're no
mate of mine
if I die like a dog I'll die doing the
right thing
you've killed Alan have you you kill me
too if you can but I won't join you
then the brave fellow turned his back
and started walking toward the beach but
he did not go far
with a cry Long John seized a broken
tree branch to steady himself and then
hurled his crutch like a missile at poor
Tim Cooper's back
it struck him Point first with stunning
violence right between the shoulders
Tim's hands flew up and he gave a sort
of gasp and fell
oh
Long John agile is a monkey even without
a leg or crutch was on him in a moment
and stabbed him hard in the back twice
with his knife
I could hear Long John panting as he
struck the blows and I must have fainted
because the whole world swam away from
me in a whirling Mist Long John the
birds and the tall Spyglass hilltops
spun around and around
when I recovered the monster had his
crutch under his arm and his hat on his
head
the murderer wiped his blood-stained
knife on a tall wisp of grass beside
Tim's motionless body I couldn't believe
I just witnessed a human life cruelly
cut short
then Long John blew a whistle and
several blasts rang far across the
heated air
I was afraid knowing more Med would come
in his signal
I've got to get out of here I thought
two honest men are dead I might be next
immediately I crawled back to the
thicket with all the speed and silence I
could manage
while Long John and his men shouted to
one another
as soon as I got to the trees I ran as
I'd never run before
I didn't care which way I went so long
as it was away from
nearby down the side of the Hill some
gravel fell and rattled through the
trees
my eyes turned instinctively in that
direction and I saw a dark figure
quickly leap behind the trunk of a large
tree
I couldn't tell if it was a bear or a
monkey but it seemed large and Shaggy
wait I have a pistol I thought I'm not
defenseless
so I walked toward the island man and as
soon as I moved in his Direction he
stepped toward me
he hesitated but at last to my Wonder
and confusion he threw himself on his
knees and held out his clasped hands
who are you I asked
I'm poor Ben Gunn he said in a voice
that was hoarse like a rusty lock I
haven't spoken with a soul for three
years
his skin was all sunburned his lips were
black and his fair eyes looked bright in
his dark face
clothing was a tattered ship's canvas
and ragged old cloth fastened together
with small sticks and Loops of animal
hide
were you Shipwrecked I cried
no mate he said Marooned
I knew what that meant
being marooned was a horrible punishment
in which a pirate was left behind on a
desolate island with only a little
gunpowder and one bullet
marooned three years ago gun went on
I've lived on goats berries and oysters
but my heart craves a civilized diet
you don't happen to have a piece of
cheese
no
well many long nights I've dreamed of
cheese toasted mostly
if I ever get bored again I said you
shall have plenty of cheese
talked he was feeling my jacket
smoothing my hands and generally showing
a childish pleasure in the presence of a
fellow creature
I'm Jim I said
Jim Jim
he repeated quite pleased well now Jim
can you believe I once had a devoted
mother who looked after me
not really I answered
I was a polite church-going boy too gun
said
I've thought about it here on this
Lonely Island and I've decided to go
back to church someday
I'll be good again I know how
and Jim looking all around him and
lowering his voice to a whisper I'm rich
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Ella was crazy I thought
I must have looked unconvinced for he
repeated
rich rich
and I'll make you rich too Jim you'll be
thankful you found me first
suddenly a shadow came over his face and
gun grabbed my arm and raised a
forefinger threateningly at me
tell the truth is that Flint's ship he
asked
right then I knew I'd found an ally it's
not Flint's ship Flint is dead
but some of Flint's men are aboard which
is bad luck for the rest of us
is there a man with one leg he gasped
he's the cook and the ringleader
Gunn was still holding me by the wrist
and he squeezed hard
if you were sent by Long John Silver he
whispered I'm as good as dead
I told him the whole story of our voyage
and predicament and when I was done he
patted me on the head
you're a good lad Jim said gun
you're all in a bad situation well put
your trust in me would your Squire share
Flynn's treasure and give me passage
home
yes I cried we all plan to share and
besides without the Pirates we'll need
you to help sail the vessel home
ah said he so you would
and he seemed relieved
I was on Flint's ship he continued when
he and six men buried the treasure
the rest of us waited on the old walrus
until Flint returned alone
it must have been quite a battle six
Against One
Billy Bones was the first mate and Long
John was Quartermaster
the men on board asked Flint where the
treasure was and he said
go ashore if you like and stay there but
as for the ship she'll hunt for more by
Thunder
that's what he said
how were you marooned I asked
well a few years later I was on another
ship and we cited this island boys I
said Flynn's treasure is here let's find
it
for 12 days we looked but didn't find
the treasure and with each passing day
they got angrier at me
one morning they just said here's a
musket spade and pickaxe
find Flint's money yourself and the ship
set sail without me
so Kim I've been here three years and I
haven't had a bite of decent food since
we need to get back on board the
Hispaniola I said but how
I have a small boat I made answered gun
I keep her under the White Rock we can
try to get to the ship after dark
suddenly the island echoed with Canon
Thunder and gun and I ran toward the
Anchorage
we heard gunshots ring out next and then
not a quarter of a mile away was a
startling sight
fluttering above the woods was our
country's flag the Union Jack
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