1、Reading Guide Helen.ZBook: Treasure IslandAuthor: Robert Louis Stevenson.Introduction to the author:Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh and trained as a lawyer. He wrote some plays, and books about his travels in France and Belgium, but his first full-length story was Treasure Island.He got
2、 the idea for the story from a map his stepson, Lloyd, had drawn when they were on holiday. Between them they invented names for the places on the island. That imaginary island inspired Stevenson to write Treasure Island.Introduction to the bookWhen an old pirate dies in his parents inn, Jim Hawkins
3、 takes possession of a treasure map and with his friends Dr Livesey and Squire Trelawney he sets sail to find the treasure. When he discovers that the ships crew, led by Long John Silver, plan to mutiny and steal their treasure though, Jim has to work hard to outwit the pirates. Eventually Jim and h
4、is friends triumph and return to England with their share of the treasure, but not before the slippery Long John Silver has escaped-taking four hundred guineas with him!.Find out answers to the questions:1. How can Jim get a silver four pence once a month from Flint?If hed keep his eyes open for a s
5、ea-faring man with one leg.2. What do Jim and his mother find in Flints room?From inside comes a strong smell of tobacco. At the very bottom they find a bundle tied up in oilcloth, and a bag that jingled with coins.3. What is Jim first impression of Long John Silver?He has been worrying that Silver
6、might be the one-legged man he was warned of at the Admiral Benbow. But one look at this clean and smiling landlord tells him he is no pirate like Blind Pew or Black Dog.4. How does Captain Smollett think of their voyage?The crew knows more about the voyage than he does. Next, he finds out they are
7、going after treasure. Treasure is dangerous work. He doesnt like treasure voyages and he doesnt like it when the secret has been blabbed to every man aboard.5. What is Silvers offer?He said” you give us the chart and stop shooting poor seamen and Ill give you a choice. You can come aboard the ship,
8、once we have the treasure and, on my word of honour, well deliver you to a safe port. Or if that aint to your fancy, you can stay here. Well give you a share of the stores and Ill send the first ship we sight to pick you up.”6. How serious is captain Smollett wounded?He has been shot twice: in the s
9、houlder and in the leg. The doctor said he shouldnt walk nor move his arm for some week. Things to ponder1. Whats your impression of Jim, Smollett and Silver.Jim: He is eager and enthusiastic to go to sea and hunt for treasure. He is a modest narrator, never boasting of the remarkable courage and he
10、roism he consistently displays. Jim is often impulsive and impetuous, but he exhibits increasing sensitivity and wisdom.Smollett: Smollett is a real professional, taking his job seriously and displaying significant skill as a negotiator. Like Livesey, Smollett is too competent and reliable to be an
11、inspirational figure for Jims teenage mind. Smollett believes in rules and does not like Jims disobedience; he even tells Jim that he never wishes to sail with him again.Silver: Silver is deceitful and disloyal, greedy and visceral, and does not care about human relations. He used to be a member of
12、the pirates under the concern of Flint. With a strong desire to take the possession of seven hundred thousand pounds, he decks himself into the image of a gentleman. So he becomes the secret ringleader of the pirate band. His physical and emotional strength is impressive. 2. What can we learn from t
13、his novel? The intention of the novel tells us the love of humanity and justice are often over evil. The main character Jim is the representation of justice, and finally he wins, while the pirate Silver plays an opposite part who finally is spurned by people. In the novel money actually had changed
14、the feelings between people, corroded the world and everything. Of course, money itself is innocent, but the material and greedy heart that drives people pursue the money by all bad means.3. What are your feelings after reading the novel?I can feel the money has a great temptation to human. Both Jim
15、 and Silver go to the Treasure Island to take the possession of huge sums of money. The only difference I can find is that Silver is a pirate while Jim is a pure boy. I have always been thinking about the reason why readers believe Silver doesnt have the right to get money. Maybe it is because he is
16、 too hypocritical. He doesnt deserve it. Your favorite sentences in the book1. We would need more than good luck if we were ever going to see England again.2. It was a damp cold morning and they stood knee-deep in a white mist.3. The coracle floated well upon the water, but it was an awkward boat to
17、 steer.4. The cliffs were ringed with fallen rocks where the breakers crashed foaming white.5. There was not a soul on deck, only muddy footprints and a broken bottle rolling backwards and forward with the rise and fall of the ship.6. You gives me food and drink and ties up my wound and Ill tell you how to sail the ship.7. Only Hands spoiled my happiness. I could feel his eyes following me as I went about my work, watching me with a crafty smile on his face.8. I never seen any good come out of goodness yet. Him who strikes first lives longest. Dead men dont bite.
