The Importance Of Codes In Treasure Island

Despite what some may believe, Pirates have conducts and codes that are understood to be followed at all times. In Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson pointed out some of these understood codes and illustrated how different characters reacted to these codes and the people that broke them. Throughout the story, choosing sides is a common theme, but one thing remains true, Pirates like to keep their promises. When Jim Hawkins accidently walked into the enemy camp while on the island, John Silver made a promise to have Jim’s back, and later that night when Doctor Livesey talked with Jim and tried to pursued him into escaping the enemy camp, Jim stood true to his original statement that he would stay with John and they would have each other’s backs. “‘No," I replied; ‘you know right well you wouldn't do the thing yourself--neither you nor squire nor captain; and no more will I. Silver trusted me; I passed my word, and back I go.’” (Stevenson pg. 247) They both proved their word when they reached the destination of the once buried treasure when all
In Treasure Island, some of the characters don’t stay loyal to their original captain, but they choose for themselves the side they wish to be on and fight diligently for their crew. John led the rebellion in the beginning of the story and fought for them at first, but after seeing Jim’s actions on honestly and loyalty, He left his rebellion crew to be with Captain Smollett, Jim, and Doctor Livesey. Seeing that Jim was such a loyal man weighed the decision for John on what he wanted his crew to be like. When John and the other mutineers found the place where the treasure was supposed to be, He stood up for what was right and proved himself loyal to Jim in that moment. At the end of the story, Doctor Livesey is glad that Long John decided to reconcile with the original captain, Smollett. “’No,’ said the doctor. ‘You’re the man to keep your word, we know