Treasure Island - Episode 1

Summary

In 1750, Jim Hawkins recounts the tale of Treasure Island, starting with a mysterious old seaman who arrives at his father's inn. The seaman, known as Captain, seeks refuge, paying Jim to watch for a one-legged sailor. Amid the Captain's drunken tales and warnings, Jim encounters dangerous men like Black Dog and a terrifying blind figure. The story intensifies with a violent confrontation, a mysterious black spot, and the Captain's death, setting the stage for an adventurous quest for hidden treasure.

Takeaways

• 📜 The story is a first-person account by Jim Hawkins, who is asked to write down the story of Treasure Island from beginning to end, except for the location of the island.
• 🏠 The narrative begins in the year 1750 at the Admiral Benbow Inn, run by Jim's father, where an old seaman arrives with a sea chest and a mysterious demeanor.
• 👤 The seaman, referred to as 'Captain', is a tall, strong man with a scar and a dark past. He pays for his stay with gold pieces and asks for a room with a high window to watch for ships.
• 🔭 The Captain is secretive and spends his days observing the cove and cliffs with a brass telescope, always on the lookout for something or someone.
• 🤔 Jim is tasked by the Captain to watch for a one-legged seafaring man, which becomes a haunting figure in Jim's nightmares and thoughts.
• 🍻 The Captain is a disruptive presence at the inn, often forcing guests to listen to his stories and sing along with him, causing fear and unease among the patrons.
• 🗣️ Dr. Livesey visits the inn and confronts the Captain about his drinking habits, warning him of the consequences and asserting his authority as a law officer.
• 🗡️ An encounter with a man named Black Dog results in a violent confrontation, revealing the Captain's past as a pirate and his connection to a notorious crew.
• 💀 The Captain receives a 'black spot' from a blind man, which is a death sentence among pirates, causing him great distress and hastening his demise.
• 🚶‍♂️ The Captain reveals that he was the first mate of a pirate named Flint and knows the secret location of Flint's treasure, hinting at the adventure that is to come.
• 😢 The script concludes with the death of the Captain, marking the second death Jim has experienced and setting the stage for the unfolding of Treasure Island's tale.

Q & A

Who is the narrator of the story?

The narrator of the story is Jim Hawkins.

What is the name of the inn that Jim's father ran?

Jim's father ran the Admiral Benbow Inn.

What is the first impression of the old seaman who comes to the inn?

The old seaman is described as a tall, strong, nut-brown man with a scar across his cheek, wearing a blue coat, and pulling a sea chest behind him.

What does the old seaman, referred to as 'Captain', request from the inn?

The Captain requests bacon and eggs in the morning, some rum, and a room with a high window to watch for ships.

What is the Captain's peculiar behavior regarding other guests at the inn?

The Captain is very quiet and often spies on other guests, particularly looking for a seafaring man with one leg.

What task does the Captain assign to Jim and how much does he pay him for it?

The Captain assigns Jim the task of keeping an eye out for a seafaring man with one leg and pays him a silver coin each month.

What does the Captain do when he is drunk?

When drunk, the Captain shouts, forces the guests to listen to his stories and singing, and threatens them with tales of pirates and the plank.

Who is Dr. Livesey and what is his role in the story?

Dr. Livesey is a well-dressed doctor with a white powdered wig, clear eyes, and pleasant manners. He comes to see Jim's sick father and later confronts the Captain about his drinking.

What is the significance of the 'black spot' mentioned by the blind man?

The 'black spot' is a judgment and an evil summons to the Captain's own death, indicating that he is being targeted by the remaining members of old Flint's crew.

How does the Captain react when he receives the black spot?

The Captain becomes very agitated and fearful, realizing he has only six hours left to live according to the message conveyed by the blind man.

What happens to the Captain after he receives the black spot?

The Captain dies suddenly after receiving the black spot, which was a sign of impending death from his old crewmates.

Outlines

00:00

🏠 Arrival of the Mysterious Captain

The narrative begins with the protagonist, Jim Hawkins, recounting the tale of Treasure Island as requested by Squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey. The story is set in 1750 at the Admiral Benbow Inn, owned by Jim's father. A tall, strong, and weather-beaten seaman, referred to as 'Captain,' arrives at the inn with a sea chest, seeking a room with a high window to observe ships. He pays in gold and is enigmatic, often wandering with a brass telescope and drinking rum, while also inquiring about any one-legged seafaring man. He employs Jim to watch for this individual, haunting Jim's dreams and adding an air of mystery and suspense.

05:02

🔪 Confrontation with Black Dog

Dr. Livesey visits the inn to check on Jim's ailing father. During his visit, the captain starts singing a pirate song, creating tension. A pale, greasy man missing two fingers, who carries a cutlass, enters the inn inquiring about 'Captain Bill.' He is revealed to be Black Dog, an old shipmate of the captain. They engage in a heated and violent conversation, ending in a sword fight where Black Dog is wounded and flees. The captain, shaken by the encounter, collapses and is attended to by Dr. Livesey, who warns him about the dangers of excessive drinking.

10:03

🍻 The Captain's Desperation for Rum

Following the altercation, the captain is bedridden and in a state of distress. He desperately craves rum, despite the doctor's warnings. Jim, torn between the captain's pleas and the doctor's advice, eventually gives him a glass of rum. The captain, in his weakened state, reveals more about his past, mentioning the notorious Captain Flint and a secret location known only to him. He instructs Jim to alert the doctor if Flint's old crew or a one-legged man appears, hinting at a looming threat.

15:04

👤 The Blind Man's Ominous Visit

Jim's father passes away, and amidst the ensuing grief and funeral preparations, the captain's condition is overlooked. A blind man arrives at the inn, inquiring about the captain. Despite his blindness, he forcefully insists on being led to the captain. He hands the captain something, which is implied to be the 'black spot,' a pirate's death warrant. The blind man's visit and the exchange with the captain heighten the sense of impending doom.

20:06

💀 The Captain's Sudden Death

The captain, upon receiving the black spot, realizes he has only six hours left. He experiences a rapid decline, culminating in his sudden death. Jim is deeply affected by this second loss, and the narrative takes on a somber tone as the captain's mysterious past and the threat of Flint's crew loom over the events.

Keywords

💡Treasure Island

Treasure Island is the title of the story narrated in the script, which is a famous novel by Robert Louis Stevenson about pirates, treasure, and adventure. It is central to the video's theme, as the entire narrative revolves around the protagonist's experiences and the secrets of this mysterious island.

💡Admiral Benbow Inn

The Admiral Benbow Inn is the setting where much of the story unfolds. It is where the protagonist, Jim Hawkins, lives with his parents and where the old seaman, later known as Captain, arrives, bringing with him the tale of Treasure Island.

💡Captain

The term 'Captain' is used to refer to the mysterious old seaman who comes to the Admiral Benbow Inn. He is a central character in the script, bringing intrigue and the story of the treasure. His character is associated with the maritime world and the adventure that follows.

💡Rum

Rum is a recurring element in the script, symbolizing the life of pirates and sailors. It is the drink of choice for the Captain and is often associated with his storytelling and singing, contributing to the atmosphere of the narrative.

💡Seafaring Men

Seafaring Men are those who work on ships and are familiar with the sea. In the script, the Captain is constantly on the lookout for these men, indicating his past life as a sailor and his connection to the maritime world.

💡One-legged Man

The one-legged man is a figure of intrigue and fear in the script. The Captain warns Jim to watch for this individual, creating suspense and indicating that the one-legged man is likely a former crew member with a significant role in the story of Treasure Island.

💡Black Spot

The Black Spot is a symbol of death and judgment in the script. It is a summons that the Captain fears, indicating that it is a sign from his past pirate crew, marking him for death. This concept adds a layer of danger and urgency to the story.

💡Cutlass

A Cutlass is a type of sword often associated with pirates. In the script, the Captain and other characters wield Cutlasses, which are used in confrontations and fights, reflecting the violent and dangerous world of pirates.

💡Black Dog

Black Dog is a character in the script who is an old shipmate of the Captain. He is associated with the past and the secrets of Treasure Island. His appearance and subsequent chase add tension and conflict to the story.

💡Blind Man

The Blind Man is a mysterious and threatening figure who delivers the Black Spot to the Captain. Despite his blindness, he is portrayed as a cruel and dangerous character, heightening the suspense and foreshadowing the Captain's impending doom.

💡Pirate

While not explicitly mentioned in every part of the script, the theme of piracy is central to the story. Pirates are the original seekers and protectors of the treasure, and their lawless and violent nature is a key element of the narrative.

Highlights

Jim Hawkins is asked to write the story of Treasure Island from beginning to end, keeping nothing back except the location of the island.

The story begins in 1750 at the Admiral Benbow Inn run by Jim's father, where an old seaman arrives pulling a sea chest behind him.

The seaman, described as tall, strong, and nut-brown with a scar across his cheek, orders a glass of rum and decides to stay at the inn.

He pays with gold pieces and introduces himself as 'Captain', asking for a room with a high window to watch for ships.

The Captain is a quiet man who spends his days with a brass telescope and evenings drinking rum by the fire.

He asks Jim to keep an eye out for a one-legged seafaring man and pays him a silver coin for his help.

The one-legged man haunts Jim's dreams, appearing in various menacing forms.

The Captain sings a song about 15 men on a Dead Man's Chest, creating an ominous atmosphere.

Dr. Livesey visits the inn and confronts the Captain about his excessive drinking and behavior.

A stranger arrives at the inn, inquiring about the Captain and identifying himself as part of Flint's crew.

The stranger, Black Dog, confronts the Captain, leading to a violent altercation and Black Dog's departure.

The Captain collapses after the fight, experiencing a stroke, and is taken care of by Dr. Livesey.

The Captain reveals to Jim that he was Flint's first mate and knows the secret location of the treasure.

A blind man arrives at the inn, demanding to see the Captain and eventually giving him a 'black spot', a mark of death.

The Captain dies after receiving the black spot, marking the end of his story.

Jim is left to continue the story of Treasure Island, carrying the weight of the Captain's secrets.

Transcripts

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my name is Jim Hawkins and Squire

trelawny and Dr libsey asked me to write

down the whole story of Treasure Island

from beginning to end

they told me to tell everything and keep

nothing back except the location of the

island since a lot of the treasure is

still there

so here I am in the year 1750

remembering a time when my father ran

the Admiral Benbow Inn and an old Seaman

first came to our door

yeah

he was a tall strong nut brown man

pulling a sea chest behind him

a dark pigtail fell over the soiled

shoulder of his blue coat

his ragged hands had black broken nails

and the scar across his cheek was a

dirty ugly white

he came in sat down and ordered a glass

of rum

a comfortable Inn he said drinking

slowly and in a good location

many customers mate

no very few my father said it's a pity

well then he said this is the place for

me

all I'll need each day is bacon and eggs

in the morning some rum and a room with

a high window to watch for ships

he threw down three gold pieces

you can call me Captain he said looking

fierce

let me know when you need more money to

cover my board

the captain was a very quiet man

all day he would hang around the Cove or

the cliffs with a brass telescope and

all evening he would sit next to the

fire and drink rum

let him be my father warned me

every day the old man went for a walk

and when he returned to the Inn he'd

always look over his shoulder and ask

have any seafaring Men been here

occasionally semen did arrive at the

Admiral Benbow and he'd spy on them

through the curtains

he took me aside one day and held out a

silver coin

I'll pay you every month he said if you

keep your eyes open for a seafaring man

with one leg

one leg I said

let me know the moment he appears

on the first of each month I'd ask him

for my wage

he'd stare at me for a long time but

eventually he would give me my coin

look out for the seafaring man with one

leg he repeated ominously

how that one-legged man haunted my

dreams

on stormy nights he appeared to me in a

thousand different forms with a thousand

evil expressions

sometimes his leg was cut off at the

knee and sometimes the entire leg would

be missing

the one-legged man would chase me over

Hedges and into ditches

I thought these nightmares were a high

price for my monthly pay but oddly the

captain himself didn't scare me at all

rum

he'd Shout

he'd Force our trembling guests to

listen to his stories and his singing

and he wouldn't allow anyone to leave

pay attention

15 men on a Dead Man's Chest he sang

yo ho ho ho and a bottle of rum

everyone sang an answer joining in for

fear of death

you'd walk the plank in the Dry Tortugas

he said pointing to one reluctant guest

on the bloody Spanish Mane he said

pointing to another you'd be tortured

and then hung

he's lived among the wickedest men on

the sea one guest whispered

uses such shocking language said another

my father held his head in his hands

the end will be ruined people won't come

to be bullied and sent shivering to

their beds

I disagreed and said to my father the

captain does US good people are

frightened but they like the excitement

there's even a group of young men who

pretend to admire him

they call him Sea Dog and Old Salt and

say he's the sort of man that made

England fearsome at sea

but the money he paid us is long gone my

father said I don't know how to insist

on more whenever I try he just stares at

me

father rung his hands and looked very

ill

so the captain stayed he never wrote or

received letters or spoke with anyone

but the guests and then only when drunk

and we never saw inside his Great Sea

Chest

late one afternoon Dr libsy arrived to

see my father who had become quite sick

this well-dressed doctor with his white

powdered wig clear eyes and pleasant

manners contrasted sharply with the

filthy bleary-eyed old sailor drunk and

sitting with his arms on the table

suddenly the captain began to sing

15 men on a Dead Man's Chest yo ho ho

and a bottle of rum

drink and the devil had done for the

rest yo ho ho and a bottle of rum

Dr Lindsay was giving orders for my

father's care when the captain banged

his hand on the table for quiet

everyone stopped talking but Dr libsy

continued

the captain glared swore and said silent

silent Wayne ditch

are you addressing me sir the doctor

asked

Captain said shut the devil up

I have only one thing to say Sir the

doctor replied keep drinking rum and

you'll soon be dead you scoundrel

the old fellow sprang up opened a pocket

knife and threatened to pin the doctor

to the wall

the doctor spoke louder

put that knife away or I promise on my

honor you shall hang

there was a battle of looks but the

captain soon closed his weapon grumbling

like a beaten dog

and now sir the doctor continued I'll be

watching you I'm not only a doctor but

also an officer of the law

if I hear any complaints about you I'll

have you hunted down so behave

soon after Dr Livesey wrote away but the

captain held his peace that evening and

many evenings to come

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early one Frosty January morning the

captain walked to the beach with his

Cutlass the sword he always kept by his

side swinging under his old blue coat

he carried his brass telescope under his

arm and he had his hat tilted back on

his head

the old man's breath hung in the air

like smoke

mother was helping my sick father

upstairs and I was setting the table for

the captain's breakfast

when the door opened and a pale greasy

looking creature walked in

he was missing two fingers from his left

hand and he wore a Cutlass too but he

didn't look like a seafaring man

I help you sir I asked

I'll have some rum he said

are you setting that table for my mate

bill

it's for the captain I said

well he said I expect Bill might like to

be called captain

does your captain have a scar on one

cheek and a pleasant personality when

he's drunk

has he a Sea Chest that he guards most

carefully I nodded

thou my lad tell me is my mate bill here

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he's out walking I said

he'll return soon

ah said he good

The Stranger hung around the door like a

cat waiting for a mouse

once when I stepped outside a change

came over his face and he angrily said

get back in here

then he suddenly became very polite half

smiling and half sneering

you're a good boy he patted my shoulder

I am a son of my own

then the stranger looked out the window

and said cheerfully ah here comes my

friend bill

let's move aside sunny and we'll give

Bill a little surprise bless his heart

he pushed me back until we were both

hidden behind the open door

I was very alarmed but the strangers

seemed frightened too he swallowed hard

and grabbed the handle of his Cutlass

loosening the blade in its sheath

unsuspecting the captain marched in the

door and across the room to the table

where his breakfast lay

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The Stranger said in a bold voice as he

pushed me away

the captain spun around and he became so

pale that his nose was nearly blue

I felt sorry to see him suddenly turn so

old and sick

gasped the captain looking as if he'd

seen a ghost

and who else

The Stranger said

I'm here to see you Billy my old

mate it's been a while since I lost

these two fingers

he held up his mutilated hand

well you found me the captain said

recovering

I am what do you want

let's just sit down over there and talk

like old Shipmates Billy Bones Black Dog

said

then Black Dog looked at me

leave us

and I don't want to see you listening to

our conversation sunny

I left them at the table but I did my

best to pick up a word or two from where

I waited at the bar

I heard mostly curses from the captain

no no no he cried if I'm going to hang

then everyone will

they shouted and swore and began to

fight knocking over a chair and table

I ran over to watch as their cutlasses

clashed then Black Dog let out a cry of

pain

he turned and started to run with the

captain right behind him

blood was streaming from black dog's

left shoulder as he sprinted through the

door

the captain took aim with his Cutlass

and threw it at Black Dog and he might

have split black dog's head in half

if not for our big sign saying Admiral

Benbow the frame still has a neck where

the sword hit it

despite his wound black dog ran off and

disappeared over the hill

the captain rubbed his eyes and went

inside

Jim he said clutching the wall I need

some rum

are you hurt I cried

rum he repeated rum rum shaking I ran to

get it but my hands were so unsteady I

broke the glass and had to fill another

suddenly I heard a loud crash and ran

toward the sound

Captain was lying on the floor

alarmed by all the noise mother came

downstairs

he's drunk what a disgrace she cried

and with your poor father's sick

my mother and I raised the captain's

head

his eyes were closed and he was

breathing loud and hard

I had the rum but his teeth and Jaws

were shut tight

we were relieved when the door opened

and we saw Dr libsy here to visit father

oh doctor mother cried

he looks as if he's had a stroke said

the doctor

now Mrs Hawkins run upstairs to your

husband

I'll do my best to help this worthless

fellow

the doctor had just loosened the

captain's collar when the old man awoke

the captain recognized the doctor and

frowned and then he saw me

where's black dog he asked trying to

raise himself up

there's no black dog here said the

doctor you drank too much and had a

stroke where is he the captain gasped

listen to me the doctor said

one drink won't kill you but keep

drinking one after another and you'll

die do you understand that die

we hoisted the captain upstairs and put

him to bed

he eat my words said the doctor rum will

kill you

out of earshot the doctor told me he

should rest for a week another stroke

could end his sorry life

later that day I stopped at the

Captain's door with a cool drink

he seemed weak and excited at the same

time

Jim he said I've been good to you but

now I am low and alone bring me some rum

won't you matey

the doctor I began

he cursed the doctor doctors are all

swabs only fit to clean a ship he said

what does the doctor know I've been in

place as hot as a furnace with mates

full and sick with yellow fever and I

lived on rum I tell you

if I can't have some Rome now I'll die

and my death will be your fault Jim

he cursed some more and then began to

plead

look how my fingers are shaking I

haven't had a drop to drink today

the doctor himself said one glass

wouldn't hurt me I'll give you a gold

coin for a drink Jim he was growing far

too excited and loud and my father

needed peace and quiet

and the doctor had said wondering

wouldn't hurt

finally I said I don't want your money

except what you owe my father I'll get

you one glass and no more when I brought

it he seized it greedily and drank

he said that's better how long must I

lie here

a week at least I replied

Thunder the captain cried loudly I can't

do that they'll find out where I am and

give me the black spot I must get away

he rose from the pillow with great

difficulty holding on to my shoulder

with a grip that almost made me cry out

then he paused sat up in bed and said

help me up but before I could he fell

back on his pillow

foreign

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man today

black dog I asked

yes black dog he's bad but there are

worse men than him from old Flint's crew

thereafter my sea chess boy and if I

can't get away the old man coughed

I said

you get on a horse and ride to that

doctor and tell him to have them all

arrested all of them all that's left of

old Flinch crew

the captain closed his eyes but kept

speaking

I was Flint's first mate and I am the

only one who knows the secret place

Flint told me when he was dying

but don't get the doctor unless Flint's

old crew puts the black spot on me or if

you see black dog again or a seafaring

man with one leg him above all

but what's the black spot I asked

it's a judgment Jim an evil summons to

my own death

I gave him some medicine and he fell

into a deep sleep

as it happened my father died quite

suddenly that evening

our grief the visits from the neighbors

the funeral arrangements and the work at

the Inn kept me too busy to worry about

the captain for a few days

he came downstairs to eat his meals as

usual but he drank more rum than he had

before

he seemed shut up in his own thoughts

never talking to me or any of the other

guests

then one Frosty afternoon as I stood at

the door full of sad thoughts I noticed

a blind man outside

he tapped his way down the road using a

long stick for a cane

he wore a green cloth over his eyes and

a huge tattered sea cloak with a hood

that made him appear deformed

I never saw a more Dreadful looking

figure

stopped and addressing the air said will

any kind friend inform a poor blind man

where he is

you are at the Admiral Benbow Inn I said

I hear a young voice he said will you

give me your hand my kind young friend

and Lead Me In

I held up my hand and the horrible

soft-spoken eyeless creature gripped me

so hard it hurt I struggled but the

blind man pulled me closer

now boy he said take me to the captain

or I'll break your arm he gave my arm a

wrench that made me cry out

sir I said the captain is ill

March he commanded

the blind man held me tight and I never

heard a voice more cruel cold and ugly

lead me to him and say a friend is here

to see you Bill or else I'll do this and

he pinched me so hard I thought I'd

faint

I walked over to the Captain's Table and

said your friend is here bill

the poor Captain raised his head from

his arms on the table the drunkenness

went out of his eyes and he stared at me

sober he looked mortally sick

I'm for business the blind man said boy

take his wrist and bring it near to me

I took the captain's wrist and he didn't

resist

I brought his hand toward the blind man

and then saw something pass from the

Blind Man's Hand into the captain's Palm

and now that's done the blind man said

he let go of me and with Incredible

nimbleness skipped out of the Inn

he went out to the road his stink tap

tap tapping into the distance

the captain looked sharply into his palm

10 o'clock he cried six hours

he's sprang to his feet but then

staggered backward putting his hand to

his throat

swaying for a moment he then fell with a

thud to the floor

I ran to him at once mother I cried help

us mother but it was too late the

captain was dead

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I burst into tears it was the second

death I'd known and the sorrow of the

first was still fresh in my heart

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