Treasure Island · Character
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.
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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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See Squire Trelawney in At the Admiral BenbowCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Loyalists and Allies
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because Jim and Israel Hands reach a psychological peak of mutual suspi…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Long John Silver
professional · negative
Silver initially serves as the Squire's trusted sea cook, but secretly plots mutiny… How this plays out →
- Doctor Livesey
friendship · positive
- Jim Hawkins
friendship · positive
- Tom Redruth
professional · positive
- Doctor Livesey
friendship · positive
- Long John Silver
professional · negative
Silver initially serves as the Squire's trusted sea cook, but secretly plots mutiny… How this plays out →
- Long John Silver
professional · negative
Silver initially serves as the Squire's trusted sea cook, but secretly plots mutiny… How this plays out →
- Jim Hawkins
friendship · positive
- Doctor Livesey
friendship · positive
- Tom Redruth
professional · positive
- Tom Redruth
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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Squire Trelawney appears across 19 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- At the Admiral Benbow
- The Captain's Papers
- Part II: The Sea-Cook
- I Go to Bristol
- At the Sign of the Spy-Glass
- Powder and Arms
- X: The Voyage
- XII: Council of War
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Chapter companion notes
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