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Squire Trelawney

The wealthy, excitable squire whose open purse and looser tongue bankroll the voyage and broadcast its secret to every tavern on the coast.

major

Also known as Mr. Trelawney, Trelawney, Squire

First appearance: At the Admiral Benbow

As a major figure in Treasure Island, Squire Trelawney is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned in the opening as one of the gentlemen who asked Jim to write down the particulars of the adventure.
In the storyAt the Admiral BenbowOpen this moment free

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With Long John Silver (professional): Silver initially serves as the Squire's trusted sea cook, but secretly plots mutiny against him. With Doctor Livesey (friendship): Doctor Livesey and Squire Trelawney are close…

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Character Web

20 connections

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LJLong John SilverDLDoctor LiveseyJHJim HawkinsTRTom RedruthCFCaptain FlintSTSquire Trelawney

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Loyalists and Allies
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

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In the story

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See Squire Trelawney in At the Admiral Benbow