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3) In episode four, Tom said to John Silver, "You're not friend of mine! Kill me too, if you can!"
a- How is friendship presented in the story?
o Real friendship is not a theme in the story because what gathered the characters is a materialistic goal which is the quest for the treasure. They don’t trust each other, either.
b- In your opinion, how should friendship be like?
o I think real friends should care for and protect each other, regardless of any financial profit.
4) In episode five, Jim said, "Suddenly, I turned and saw him holding his knife! He threw himself at me, but I jumped to one side, took a pistol from my pocket and pulled the trigger".
a-What qualities does Jim show in the adventure of the island?
o Jim has shown a great deal of bravery and wisdom.
b- Do you think courage and bravery will always save anyone from trouble?
o Courage and bravery could save a soul but man needs to be cautious and lucky all the time.
5) At the end of the novel, Jim said, "We shared all of the treasure between us. Some used it sensibly, some did not. I will never return to Treasure Island."
a- Why did Jim say that he would never return to Treasure Island?
o During his adventure Jim faced death many times and he was in struggle with fearless pirates and greedy killers.
b- Do you think earning money in such easy way is legitimate?
o I think anyone should work hard because finding treasures is not an easy task even if they exist. Contentment is the real treasure for everyone.
6) “The Hispaniola had begun her voyage to Treasure Island. I'm not going to describe the voyage in detail.”
a- What does Hispaniola signify in the novel?
o The name of the ship.
b- According to you, why do some people look for a treasure?
o Because they want to be wealthy. They want to change their life.
7) “I was about to climb out again, when I heard Silvers' voice. And what I heard made me realise that the lives of all the honest men abroad depended upon me.”
a- What was Jim's "adventure of the apple barrel"?
o John silver was planning a mutiny.
b- What qualities does Jim show in this incident?
o He is faithful, honest and courageous.
8) But how long must we wait, John? Until the doctor and the squire have got the treasure aboard, '' said silver.'' Then they can die!''
a- What qualities does John silver show in this incident?
o He is a very cunning and amoral man.
b- How do you feel when you hear bad news?
o I will be shocked.
9) "He killed them all before coming back. Then, three years ago, I was on another ship and I told the crew about the treasure."
a- According to Bin Gunn, did the treasure he had meant anything to him? Why?
o No it didn’t, it was useless because he was alone on the island.
b- In your opinion, when is a treasure worthless?
o Without the structure and rules of a society that places monetary value on gold, the treasure is worthless.
10) "I looked and saw two men by the fence- one was holding a white flag, and the other was Silver himself!"
a- What does the white color mean here?
o It means peace.
b- In your opinion, what should be done to stop a disagreement between people?
o We should make a truce.
11) "Now, why did he do that? It's strange". I agreed, but could not answer his question. The men came back, and one put a piece of paper into sliver's hand. Silver looked at it.
a- What was the message of the Black Spot given to John Silver?
o That John Sliver had been deposed ( removed as a leader from a position of power) because he had made too many mistakes.
b- In your opinion, what did the color black mean to you?
o It means death. It is also the color of absence, the total lack of light, enlightenment, and illumination.
12) Suddenly, a shaking voice began to sing from the trees: "Fifteen men on the dead man's chest!" it's Flint" cried George Merry.
a- How does Benn Gunn frighten the pirates?
o By imitating dead Captain Flint's voice.
b- What does ''dead man's chest'' symbolically refer to?
o The “dead man’s chest” symbolically refers to both Billy Bones’s sea chest and Flint’s hidden treasure.
13) “But we were pleased to lose him at so small a price. After this, we had a good voyage home.”
a- What happened to Sliver at the end of the novel?
o He ran away and stole some of the treasure.
b- In your opinion, why is greed a negative quality?
o It may lead to a man’s loss of soul.
14) And there was the treasure that cost the lives of so many men- in coins and gold bars!
a- What happened to the treasure at the end of the novel?
o It was split fairly evenly between the members of the Squire's party.
b- In your opinion, do you think Jim was lucky? How?
o Yes he was lucky because he was very close to death many times but he survived.
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