If Jim is glad to get away from Redruth, who can do nothing but grumble and lament, why does the squire place Redruth in charge of Jim?

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Source. Treasure Island

Asked by. Tandin Tashi

Date. 25/06/20

Asked by Tandin W #1029316 on 6/25/2020 10:52 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 6/25/2020 5:22 PM

Answered by Aslan on 6/25/2020 5:22 PM

Redruth travels with Jim because he has been hired to help Jim's mother. There's a hint of jealousy here, and that's part of the reason he's jealous.