Treasure Island · Character

Tom Morgan

An old pirate among the mutineers on the island.

minor

Also known as Morgan, old Morgan

Tom Morgan's tie to Long John Silver is one of the pressures that moves Treasure Island—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Morgan is questioned by Silver about his conversation with Black Dog.

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With Long John Silver (professional): Tom Morgan is a pirate crewman under Silver, loyal to the mutineers but ultimately expendable in Silver's plans. With Long John Silver (professional): Tom Morgan is a pirate crewman under Silver, loyal to the mutineers but ultimately expendable in Silver's plans. With Long John Silver (professional): Tom Morgan is a pirate crewman under Silver, loyal to the mutineers but ultimately expendable in Silver's plans.

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Loyalists and Allies
Protagonist
Mutineers and Antagonists

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Long John Silver
professional · negative
Tom Morgan is a pirate crewman under Silver, loyal to the mutineers but ultimately… How this plays out →
Long John Silver
professional · negative
Tom Morgan is a pirate crewman under Silver, loyal to the mutineers but ultimately… How this plays out →
Long John Silver
professional · negative
Tom Morgan is a pirate crewman under Silver, loyal to the mutineers but ultimately… How this plays out →

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At the Sign of the Spy-Glass
Morgan is questioned by Silver about his conversation with Black Dog.
In the Enemy’s Camp
Morgan challenges Silver's authority, drawing a knife, but is cowed by Silver's fierce response.
The Black Spot Again
Supports Silver after the map is revealed, urging him to continue speaking.
On Parole
Morgan responds to the doctor's questions about the patients and comments on Dick's illness.
The Treasure-Hunt—The Voice Among the Trees
Pirate who grovels in fear at the voice, later accepts it was Ben Gunn.

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