We even see an uncanny resemblance between the mutinies found in both stories, and the roles (or lack thereof) of women in each story. ... One similarity between the stories is that both "Robinson Crusoe" and "Treasure Island" have a lot of action involving the use of guns. ... In contrast, Jim's narration of "Treasure Island" often skips the tedious parts. ... By not letting his story get bogged down by all of the tedious details, Stevenson was able to maintain his hold on the reader's imagination and excitement for the story. ... Crusoe and Ben Gunn were both told by their parents...

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