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Treasure Island is one of the greatest works by Robert Louis Stevenson. Here are a few questions for study and discussion.
- What is important about the title?
- What are the conflicts in Treasure Island? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional) are in the novel?
- How does Robert Louis Stevenson reveal character in Treasure Island?
- What are some themes in the novel? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
- What are some symbols in Treasure Island? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
- Is Jim Hawkins consistent in his actions? Is he a fully developed character? How? Why?
- How well does Stevenson portray Jim's emotions?
- How well does Jim relate to the other characters in the novel?
- Do you find the characters likable? Are the characters persons you would want to meet?
- Does the story end the way you expected? How? Why?
- What is the central/primary purpose of the story? Is the purpose important or meaningful?
- How essential is the setting to the story? Could the story have taken place anywhere else?
- What is the role of women in the text? How are mothers represented?
- Would you recommend this novel to a friend?
