Jim likens courage to a source of light and warmth in his body that gives him strength, wisdom, and power. In the above passage, the abstract concept of courage is given a physical quality. Stevenson uses this figurative language to make the intensity of Jim's emotions more relatable to the reader. The chagrin Jim feels also hints at the danger and violence that befalls him and the other men once they arrive on Treasure Island-an example of foreshadowing. He uses the saying "my heart sank" to describes his disappointment. In this moment Stevenson uses a metaphor Jim's heart is not literally falling out of his chest and into his shoes, but his unhappiness is so strong that it feels like a physical force. Instead of feeling excited upon his arrival, Jim feels apprehensive. My heart sank, as the saying is, into my boots and from that first look onward, I hated the very thought of Treasure Island. In this passage, the novel pays particular attention to what Jim sees, especially the quality of color and light on the island. Treasure Island looks drab, lifeless, and generally unwelcoming, far from the lush landscape one usually associates with Caribbean islands. The color shows up again when Billy receives the Black Spot from Pew, a pirate summons that foreshadows death. Jim sees Billy murder another pirate named Black Dog. Moreover, the color black is an important recurring motif in Treasure Island.
Billy Bones, on the other hand, cuts a frightening figure with his raving drunkenness, and his presence at the Admiral Benbow only leads to chaos. The novel presents the Doctor as responsible and respectable, a man Jim can rely on and trust. White as a color typically symbolizes innocence, peace, and goodness, while the color black generally symbolizes death, evil, and misfortune. The opposing images of lightness and darkness also reflect Billy and the Doctor's personalities. Much like a scarecrow, Billy is a menacing and frightening presence. The comparison to a scarecrow also draws a sharp contrast between Billy and the Doctor. Through this figure of speech, Stevenson paints a clear image that allows the reader to picture Billy Bones more vividly as they read. The Doctor looks bright, clean and healthy, while Billy Bones's appearance is likened to a tattered, dingy scarecrow. The passage draws the reader's attention to the physical differences between the Doctor and Billy.
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