1. Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe
Jim Hawkins is an ordinary young man, unremarkable in every way, except for his uncanny luck (Shmoop 1). ... It is suspenseful because since blind luck is the driving force behind the plot events. ... Contrary to Jim Hawkins who essentially falls headlong into success, Crusoe is able to take control of unfavorable situations and turn his luck around himself. ... In this way, he could be thought of as a precursor to the modern "honorable criminal", Walter White in the television show, "Breaking Bad". ... "Treasure Island" presents a plausible, relatible character who through blind luck, stumble...
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