Treasure Island, Chapter 33 summary
Chapter 33 of 34 · Part 6: Captain Silver · 8 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 33, Silver arms Jim as the disappointed mutineers turn against them, but Dr. Livesey, Gray, and Ben Gunn intervene with gunfire and scatter their attackers. The doctor explains that Ben has already moved the treasure, and the reunited party reaches the cave where the gold and Captain Smollett await.
What happens
- Silver gives Jim a pistol and moves away from the mutineers, who find only a single coin and turn against him.
- Shots from hiding interrupt Merry’s threatened attack; Silver finishes Merry, another mutineer dies, and three flee.
- Dr. Livesey explains that Ben Gunn discovers and moves the treasure before the ship arrives, making the chart useless.
- The party destroys one boat, rows around the island, and finds the Hispaniola afloat before anchoring her again.
- At the cave, the squire condemns Silver, Jim sees the treasure, and Captain Smollett questions their return.
- Jim enjoys supper among his friends while Silver eats apart from the firelight and makes himself useful.
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What to notice
The squire refuses to treat Silver’s escape from prosecution as innocence. His accusation connects Silver’s survival with responsibility for the deaths.
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Why is the treasure chart useless when the doctor gives it to Silver?
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