Treasure Island Questions on Dr. Livesey

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In Treasure Island, Dr. Livesey is neatly dressed with a powdered wig, bright black eyes, and smokes a pipe. Squire Trelawney is tall, heavy, with black eyebrows and a rough face. Long John Silver is...

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Dr. Livesey decided to abandon the Hispaniola to secure a more defensible position and an essential water supply. The log house within the stockade on Treasure Island provided a fortified structure...

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In chapters 16-18 of Treasure Island, Dr. Livesey takes over the narration from Jim Hawkins. This shift allows Robert Louis Stevenson to provide information on events Jim cannot witness, enhancing...

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The doctor moves his men to the stockade for strategic defense. The stockade offers a strong log wall, a blockhouse with loopholes for shooting, and a reliable spring for fresh water, making it...

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Jim Hawkins expresses concern that Dr. Livesey would disapprove of Squire Trelawney's actions because the Squire has been indiscreet about their treasure-hunting plans. Despite promising to keep...

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After seeing the treasure map, Squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey immediately decide to pursue the treasure. They plan to outfit a ship in Bristol for a voyage to the island where the treasure is...

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In Treasure Island, Dr. Livesey and the new guest, Squire Trelawney, fear the potential mutiny and treachery among the crew. They are particularly concerned about Long John Silver's influence over...

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The doctor did not arrange for Jim because Jim secretly left the stockade without informing anyone, leading the others to assume he had joined Long John Silver. Jim's plan was to find Ben Gunn's boat...

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Doctor Livesey threatens Mr. Hands in Chapter XVI to ensure the safe departure of the loyal crew from the Hispaniola. He warns that he and another crew member are armed with pistols and will shoot if...

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Doctor Livesey is concerned about the risk of fever and dysentery due to stagnant water and hot weather, as well as the insufficient supply of clean drinking water aboard the Hispaniola. These...

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Silver allayed Jim's suspicions by agreeing with Jim's negative views of pirates like Black Dog and Pew, and by engaging him with stories about ships and sea life. Squire Trelawney felt both liking...

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The doctor visits the blockhouse to tend to the wounded pirates, demonstrating his commitment to his medical oath despite personal risk. This action reveals his bravery and integrity, as he enters...

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Jim meets Doctor Livesey at Squire Trelawney's home because the squire is essential to the plot of Treasure Island. The squire is wealthy and can finance the expedition to find the pirate treasure,...

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In Treasure Island, the Captain asks Dr. Livesey about the expected arrival time of the consort to gather information on when to expect backup or additional supplies, reflecting his strategic concern...

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The word "snatch" as used in the last chapter means only a portion of the shrieking/singing sound was heard.

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