choose one of the novels major themes "the struggle betweentwo opposing forces"from innocence to maturity" or "the power of greed"identify the support you find for the theme you picked.

How about from innocence to maturity? Certainly the character of Jim Hawkins is a good example of this transition. Jim Hawkins is the typical young boy, who through no fault of his own, becomes involved in the ultimate adventure, especially for a boy of his age. Through this process, Jim transforms from someone who is merely an onlooker, to an active participant who determines his own fate by courageous, and often very risky, actions. Jim thinks on his feet and by the end of the book has matured into a capable, competent boy. It is in his triumph over Israel Hands on the Hispanolia that his physically maturation is complete, and likewise, his decision not to run away from Long John Silver when urged by Dr. Livesey that his moral maturation is complete.