From Treasure Island (Section Questions 1-3)
Identify examples of foreshadowing at the beginning of chapter 2.
" The expression of his face as he said these words was not at all pleasant," this foreshadows that the events in the near future won't be good.
Describe the blind man that Jim sees coming up the road on the day after the funeral.
"Wore a great green shade over his eyes and nose; and he was hunched, as if with age or weakness, and wore a huge old tattered sea cloak with a hood, that made him appear positively deformed."
Describe this visitor using quotes from the story.
. " He was pale, tallowy creature, wanting two fingers of the left hand: and, though he wore a cutlass, he did not look much like a fighter."
how many hours does the summons give billy bones?
6 hours.
What method of characterization does stevenson use throughout chp 3 to reveal billy bones state of mind? explain what each reveals about what the captain is thinking and feeling.
Billy Bone asks Jim to give him just one glass of rum. He tells Jim that he has always been good to Jim and curses the doctor when Jim tries to bring him up. All of this shows that Bill does not feel right unless he is drunk. He is addicted to rum and feels like he can't live without it.
Who is the seaman's unexpected visitor?
Black dog.
the author uses all 3 types of characterization to better acquaint the the reader with the seaman. Find 1 example of each type and identify how each reveals more about the seaman's character.
Description - "a tall, strong, heavy, nutbrown man: his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulders of his soiled blue coat." This description tells us he is rough around the edges. Actions - He sits alone and doesn't speak often meaning he is a loner and doesn't enjoy the company of other people. Dialogue - He told the kid to watch out for another sailor so we know he is trying to either avoid this other man or get in contact with him.
For whom is Jim instructed to keep his "weather's eye" open?
For another sailor
What is the blind man's business at the inn?
He came to see Bill, came to give him the blackspot.
Why does the old seaman choose this particular Inn?
He chooses this inn because he wants to stay away from people. This particular inn was described as " very little company, the more was the pity."
What action of the blind man contradicts his initial friendly greeting to jim?
He threatened to break Jim's arm and then "gave it a wrench."
What is the treatment that the doctor gives billy?
Takes enough blood from him to sober him up and keep in bed about a week so he can detox.
Why is Jim less afraid of the seaman than others.
The captain trusts Jim and this eases tension between them.
about what does the doctor condemn the old seaman?
The doctor condemns his drinking and rude behavior.
what happens to the seaman after the visitor leaves?
The old seaman has a stroke.
What makes most people fear the old seaman?
his stories
