# Jim Hawkins — Treasure Island character guide > Jim Hawkins in Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Hawkins, James Hawkins, Young Hawkins **First appearance:** 0004-i-at-the-admiral-benbow ## Who they are The innkeeper's son who finds Flint's map and narrates the voyage, learning fast that treasure and trust are rarely the same thing. ## Relationships ### [Long John Silver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters/long_john_silver) _psychological_ Jim is both fascinated and repelled by Silver's charismatic manipulation, creating a tense mentor-rival dynamic. ### [Doctor Livesey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters/doctor_livesey) _friendship_ Doctor Livesey acts as a wise and protective mentor to young Jim, sharing a bond of mutual respect and loyalty. ### [Squire Trelawney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters/squire_trelawney) _friendship_ Jim and Squire Trelawney share a warm, patron-client friendship, with the Squire treating Jim as a protégé. ### [Long John Silver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters/long_john_silver) _psychological_ Jim is both fascinated and repelled by Silver's charismatic manipulation, creating a tense mentor-rival dynamic. ### [Doctor Livesey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters/doctor_livesey) _friendship_ Doctor Livesey acts as a wise and protective mentor to young Jim, sharing a bond of mutual respect and loyalty. ### [Squire Trelawney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters/squire_trelawney) _friendship_ Jim and Squire Trelawney share a warm, patron-client friendship, with the Squire treating Jim as a protégé. ### [Doctor Livesey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters/doctor_livesey) _friendship_ Doctor Livesey acts as a wise and protective mentor to young Jim, sharing a bond of mutual respect and loyalty. ### [Long John Silver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters/long_john_silver) _psychological_ Jim is both fascinated and repelled by Silver's charismatic manipulation, creating a tense mentor-rival dynamic. ## In the story ### [Treasure Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/treasure-island) The narrator and protagonist, present at the inn throughout the early events. ### [Part I: The Old Buccaneer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/part-i-the-old-buccaneer) The narrator and protagonist, a young boy living at the Admiral Benbow inn. ### [At the Admiral Benbow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/i-at-the-admiral-benbow) The narrator and son of the innkeeper; he is both fascinated and terrified by the captain, and is paid to watch for a one-legged seafaring man. ### [II: Black Dog Appears and Disappears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/ii-black-dog-appears-and-disappears) Jim serves the stranger, witnesses the fight, and helps the doctor tend to the captain. ### [III: The Black Spot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/iii-the-black-spot) Jim cares for the captain, refuses his bribe for rum, and is forced by the blind man Pew to lead him to the captain. ### [IV: The Sea-Chest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/iv-the-sea-chest) Jim accompanies his mother back to the inn, opens the sea-chest, and takes the oilskin packet. ### [The Last of the Blind Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/v-the-last-of-the-blind-man) Observes the raid from hiding, later joins Mr. Dance to report to Doctor Livesey. ### [The Captain's Papers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/vi-the-captain-s-papers) Delivers the oilskin packet to Doctor Livesey and the squire, and is invited to join the treasure expedition as cabin-boy. ### [Part II: The Sea-Cook](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/part-ii-the-sea-cook) Narrator and protagonist, traveling to Bristol and observing the crew. ### [I Go to Bristol](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/vii-i-go-to-bristol) Jim lives at the Hall, broods over the treasure map, reads Trelawney's letter, travels to Bristol, and is excited to sail. ### [At the Sign of the Spy-Glass](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/viii-at-the-sign-of-the-spy-glass) Jim visits the Spy-glass tavern, meets Long John Silver, and recognizes Black Dog. ### [Powder and Arms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/ix-powder-and-arms) Narrates the chapter, observes the tension between the captain and squire, and feels resentment toward Captain Smollett. ### [X: The Voyage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/x-the-voyage) Jim is excited by the voyage and works hard. He hides in the apple barrel and overhears Silver's mutiny plot. ### [XI: What I Heard in the Apple Barrel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xi-what-i-heard-in-the-apple-barrel) Hides in the apple barrel and overhears Silver's mutiny plot, learning the true danger of the voyage. ### [XII: Council of War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xii-council-of-war) Reports Silver's mutiny plot to the captain, squire, and doctor; praised for his courage and observation. ### [Part III: My Shore Adventure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/part-iii-my-shore-adventure) The young protagonist who explores the island and meets Ben Gunn. ### [XIII: How My Shore Adventure Began](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xiii-how-my-shore-adventure-began) Jim decides to go ashore on a mad impulse, slips into a boat, and escapes into the thicket when Silver calls after him. ### [XIV: The First Blow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xiv-the-first-blow) Jim witnesses Silver's murder of Tom and flees in terror, feeling lost and alone. ### [The Man of the Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xv-the-man-of-the-island) Jim meets Ben Gunn, learns his story, and negotiates an alliance. He also hears cannon fire and runs toward the anchorage. ### [Part IV: The Stockade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/part-iv-the-stockade) Jim overhears Silver's mutiny plot and helps fortify the stockade. ### [Narrative Continued by the Doctor—How the Ship Was Abandoned](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xvi-narrative-continued-by-the-doctor-how-the-ship-was-abandoned) Mentioned as having gone ashore with the mutineers, causing alarm for his safety. ### [Narrative Continued by the Doctor—End of the First Day’s Fighting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xviii-narrative-continued-by-the-doctor-end-of-the-first-day-s-fighting) Mentioned in the captain's log as cabin-boy; returns safely over the stockade at the end of the chapter. ### [Narrative Resumed by Jim Hawkins—The Garrison in the Stockade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xix-narrative-resumed-by-jim-hawkins-the-garrison-in-the-stockade) Narrates his return to the stockade, reports his meeting with Ben Gunn, and is assigned sentry duty. ### [Silver’s Embassy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xx-silver-s-embassy) Jim is on sentry duty, observing the parley and recalling Ben Gunn's words. ### [The Attack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxi-the-attack) Helps load muskets and fights with a cutlass, narrowly escaping Anderson. ### [Part V: My Sea Adventure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/part-v-my-sea-adventure) The protagonist who takes bold, independent action by leaving the stockade, cutting the Hispaniola adrift, and killing Israel Hands. ### [XXII: How My Sea Adventure Began](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxii-how-my-sea-adventure-began) Jim takes the first step toward his escapade, filling his pockets with biscuit and arming himself with pistols before slipping out of the stockade. ### [The Ebb-Tide Runs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxiii-the-ebb-tide-runs) Narrates his perilous journey in the coracle, cuts the Hispaniola loose, and observes the pirates' quarrel. ### [The Cruise of the Coracle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxiv-the-cruise-of-the-coracle) Jim is alone in the coracle, navigating the treacherous waters and making the daring decision to board the unmanned Hispaniola. ### [I Strike the Jolly Roger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxv-i-strike-the-jolly-roger) Boards the Hispaniola, takes command, strikes the pirate flag, and negotiates with Israel Hands. ### [Israel Hands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxvi-israel-hands) Navigates the Hispaniola with Hands, discovers Hands' hidden dirk, and engages in a deadly confrontation. ### [Pieces of Eight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxvii-pieces-of-eight) Jim kills Israel Hands, disposes of O'Brien's body, abandons the Hispaniola, and returns to the stockade where he is captured by Silver's men. ### [Part VI: Captain Silver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/part-vi-captain-silver) Jim is captured by Silver and the mutineers, but Silver protects him from harm. ### [In the Enemy’s Camp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxviii-in-the-enemy-s-camp) Captured by pirates, Jim stands defiantly in the blockhouse, feeling despair but later gaining hope as Silver offers a secret alliance. ### [The Black Spot Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxix-the-black-spot-again) Observes the mutineers' council and Silver's manipulation from within the stockade. ### [On Parole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxx-on-parole) Jim is wakened by the doctor's arrival and feels ashamed of his insubordinate conduct. He has given his parole to Silver and refuses the doctor's offer to escape, insisting on keeping his word. ### [The Treasure-Hunt—Flint’s Pointer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxxi-the-treasure-hunt-flint-s-pointer) Narrator and hostage, tethered to Silver, observing the pirates' behavior and Silver's manipulations. ### [The Treasure-Hunt—The Voice Among the Trees](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxxii-the-treasure-hunt-the-voice-among-the-trees) Narrator and hostage, observing the pirates' terror and greed, and reading Silver's murderous intentions. ### [The Fall of a Chieftain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-fall-of-a-chieftain) Jim is present throughout the chapter, witnessing the empty pit, Silver's shift in loyalty, and the ambush. He is given a pistol by Silver and later joins the doctor and others. ### [And Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxxiv-and-last) Narrates the final chapter, helps sort the treasure, and reflects on his nightmares of the island. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters/jim_hawkins - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters