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Mutiny: Treasure Hunting Hispaniola
Mutiny can be the ruin of any ship, so it is no surprise when it occurs on the treasure hunting Hispaniola. From the beginning of the voyage, the captain is suspicious “I don’t like this cruise; I don’t like the men; and I don’t like my officer “ (Stevenson 84). Out at sea, the fears of mutiny become real when jim overhears Silver say “Flint was cap’n; I was quartermaster, along of my timber leg. The same broadside I lost my leg, old Pew lost his deadlights” (Stevenson 101). Jim reports this to his companions, and they discuss what to do to save the voyage. As soon as they arrive at Treasure Island the crew starts slacking off and being more rebellious “The slightest order was received with a black look, and grudgingly and carelessly obeyed”
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