Two classic pieces of literature, "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe, and "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson offer readers the chance to live this fantasy vicariously through their characters. ... Jim Hawkins was part of an expedition to follow a serendipitously obtained treasure map; a plan which is soundly derailed by the machinations of a devious pirate (Stevenson 1) The most glaring differences between "Robinson Crusoe" and "Treasure Island" are the overall tones. ... He is a married property owner (Stevenson 1), and is engaging in his sordid affairs in order to plan for his futur...
Treasure Island I have written a report on one of Robert Louis Stevenson's most popular books, Treasure Island. Stevenson, as writer, is mostly admired for his style, imagination and narrative skill. Stevenson combines mystery, suspense, and adventure throwing in pieces of how life would be with pirates in this story. ...