Treasure Island

Treasure island chapter 32

What is the difference between superstition and faith? What is Stevenson’s opinion about religion in general, or Dick’s faith specifically? Use the text to support your position.

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Superstition relies on pre-conceived ideas that rely on reverence of the supernatural where as faith relies on the complete trust or confidence in someone or something. In chapter 32, you also clearly experience the dual personality of Long John Silver. The mere thought of the treasure brings out his "evil" side as he yells at Jim Hawkins and tries to make both men move quickly to the treasure. This is in sharp contrast to the loving, father like attitude that he has taken towards Jim in the previous few chapters. Once again, Jim's father has abandoned him.