Have you ever felt the intense sensation of owning something? What would you do to get it? Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island shows the limits a human being would cross to get what he wants. Jim Hawkins' life takes a big turn when Captain Billy Bones steps into the inn. Jim was very excited about the adventure he would be a part of. However, this adventure was full of bloodshed and while reading Treasure Island many themes may come to the reader's mind such as greed, deception, and a sense of duty. This report will focus on the topic of deception, when a human being lies or deceives someone it is called an act of deception. Several characters describe this trait throughout the novel. Their decisions affect them and the people around them in positive or negative ways. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essay Captain Billy Bones is a pirate. He worked under Long John Silver. He comes to stay at Jim's parents' inn. He entered the inn as a regular customer, although deep down he hid his true identity. In the following excerpt from the book we learn how Captain Billy Bones reveals all his secrets to Jim. «Now, if I can't get there in any way, and they point out the black spot, mind you, it's my old sea chest they're looking for; you get on the horse, you can, can't you?... I was the first mate, I was the first mate of the old Flint, and I'm the only one who knows the place. He gave it to me in Savannah, when she lay dying, as if I were doing it now, you see. But you won't fish unless they find me the black spot, or unless you see that Black Dog again, or a one-legged seaman, Jim, especially him. Captain Billy Bones' deceitful behavior is revealed before he dies of a stroke. In his confession to Jim, he reveals why he was asking him to watch over a one-legged sailor. As a result, his deception benefited him for a few days as no one tried to steal the map from him and he was able to enjoy his life. Long John Silver is the ship's cook, however, on Flint's ship Long John Silver was the quartermaster. Start your cruise to find Flint's treasure without any problems. However, there is a plan in his mind. "I'll finish them off on the island, as soon as the Blunt is on board, and that's a shame." In other words, pretend to be nice until he gets his hands on the treasure. Then capture the ship and kill every honest person. Silver's deception into acting like an honest person helped him gain Mr. Trelawney's trust. Mr. Trelawney allows him to choose the crew. So, the loyal party, the people who were not on Silver's side, were outnumbered until they figured out Silver's plan. Dr. Livesey is a nobleman. He is the ship's doctor. Before Jim's second disappearance, Jim had told Dr. Livesey about Ben Gunn, the abandoned man. Dr. Livesey visits Ben Gunn. The doctor dewormed Ben Gunn to find out where the treasure is hidden. '...., the next morning, he saw the anchorage deserted, he had gone to Silver, he had given him the paper, which was now useless, he had given him the provisions, for Ben Gunn's cave was well stocked with meat of salted goat by himself - he gave everything and more to have the opportunity to move safely from the stockade to the two-peaked hill, there to be away from malaria and keep the money under control. This is why the doctor agrees to give Silver and his companions health checks, so he can keep an eye on them. This benefits the loyal group as they have had enough time to.