Treasure Island - Episode 7

Summary

In a gripping tale of adventure, the narrator recounts a daring escape and recapture of the Hispaniola ship amidst treachery and mutiny. After a disastrous battle, the young protagonist, armed with courage and resourcefulness, navigates through treacherous waters, encounters with pirates, and a perilous night at sea. With cunning and determination, he seizes control of the ship, only to face a harrowing confrontation with the cunning Israel Hands, culminating in a dramatic struggle for survival and a desperate return to the stockade.

Takeaways

• 🏥 The doctor's visit to the wounded is a central part of the narrative, highlighting the aftermath of a violent conflict.
• 🔪 The grim reality of war is depicted through the casualties and injuries, with only three of the eight fallen men still alive.
• 🍳 The Squire's offer to cook reflects a sense of camaraderie and the need to maintain morale amidst adversity.
• 🌞 The setting of cooking outside in the hot sun contrasts with the suffering inside, creating a vivid picture of the scene.
• 🗺️ Dr. Livesey's departure with a map, hat, pistols, and a musket suggests a mission of importance and potential danger.
• 🤔 The mention of Ben Gunn and the protagonist's speculation about Dr. Livesey's destination adds an element of mystery.
• 🛶 The discovery of Ben Gunn's boat and the protagonist's plan to cut the Hispaniola adrift shows resourcefulness and determination.
• 🌙 The use of the cover of darkness and fog for the protagonist's plan emphasizes the importance of stealth and timing.
• ⚓️ The cutting of the anchor line and the subsequent drifting of the Hispaniola creates a turning point in the story.
• 🗺️ The protagonist's navigation of the boat and the encounter with the pirates on the Hispaniola adds tension and conflict.
• 🏴‍☠️ The presence of Long John Silver and the other pirates, along with their drunken state, introduces the antagonists and their internal strife.
• 🔫 The climactic struggle between the protagonist and Israel Hands on the ship, ending with Hands' fall, is a pivotal moment of heroism and survival.

Q & A

What was the condition of the eight men who had fallen in the action?

Of the eight men who had fallen in the action, only three were still breathing. One of them was a pirate who died within hours, Hunter who never regained consciousness and died the following day, and Captain who was injured but expected to recover.

What specific injuries did Captain Smallit suffer from Dr. Livesey's bullet?

Captain Smallit suffered from a broken shoulder blade and a nicked lung due to Dr. Livesey's bullet, although not severely. He also had some calf muscles torn by a second bullet.

Why did Dr. Livesey leave the stockade with a map, hat, pistols, a Cutlass, and a musket?

Dr. Livesey left the stockade to go on an expedition, likely to find Ben Gunn, as he had the map, hat, pistols, a Cutlass, and a musket with him, indicating a preparedness for both navigation and potential danger.

Why did the narrator decide to wash out the house?

The narrator decided to wash out the house because of the disgust he felt from the stench of blood and the presence of dead bodies around the stockade.

What was the narrator's plan after finding Ben Gunn's boat?

The narrator planned to cut the Hispaniola adrift, hoping that the pirates would not be able to sail away after their disastrous attack in the morning.

How did the narrator find Ben Gunn's boat?

The narrator found Ben Gunn's boat in a ditch right below the White Rock, which was a small, crooked structure of tough wood covered with stretched goat skin.

What happened when the narrator tried to cut the anchor line of the Hispaniola?

As the narrator tried to cut the anchor line, he noticed the tension was very tight. After a gust of wind made the line go limp, he was able to cut most of the strands, leaving only two which he cut when the line went limp again during another shift of the ship.

How did the narrator end up on the Hispaniola after cutting the anchor line?

After cutting the anchor line, the narrator was caught in the waves and ended up being swept towards the Hispaniola. He managed to grab onto a pole sticking out from the ship's bow and climb onto the deck.

What was the state of the two pirates left on the Hispaniola when the narrator found them?

Red Cap was found dead with his arms stretched out, and Israel Hands was injured, leaning against a barrel, and asking for brandy.

How did the narrator manage to regain control of the Hispaniola?

The narrator negotiated with Israel Hands, who agreed to help sail the ship to North Inlet in exchange for food, drink, and treatment for his wound. They made a deal, and with Israel Hands' guidance, the narrator was able to beach the ship.

What happened when the narrator tried to return to the stockade after securing the Hispaniola?

As the narrator tried to return to the stockade, he was caught by Long John Silver and another pirate after accidentally disturbing their sleep and was held captive.