# Part IV: The Stockade explained — Treasure Island

> Chapter companion for Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.

## What happens

After the first landing on Treasure Island, the loyal party, including Jim Hawkins, Doctor Livesey, Squire Trelawney, and Captain Smollett, establishes a defensive stockade on the island. Jim overhears Long John Silver's mutiny plot in the apple barrel, leading to heightened tensions. The group fortifies their position as the mutineers prepare to attack.

## Themes in this chapter

### Loyalty and Betrayal

Silver's mutiny plot highlights the betrayal among the crew, while the loyal party unites to defend the stockade.

### Courage and Cowardice

Jim's bravery in overhearing the plot and the group's resolve to fortify the stockade contrast with the mutineers' cowardly scheming.

## Character check-ins

### Jim Hawkins

Jim overhears Silver's mutiny plot and helps fortify the stockade.

### Long John Silver

Silver's mutiny plot is overheard by Jim, revealing his treacherous intentions.

### Doctor Livesey

Doctor Livesey helps organize the defense of the stockade.

### Captain Smollett

Captain Smollett leads the construction and defense of the stockade.

### Squire Trelawney

Squire Trelawney participates in the defense preparations.

## Key lines

> Part IV The Stockade

The fourth part of the story focuses on the fortified camp built by the loyal characters on the island.

_This section sets the stage for the conflict between the loyal party and the mutineers._

## Links

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