Treasure Island

Why was the old sea captain both feared and respected?

This is from the book treasure islan by robert louis stevenson

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Did you mean Captain Smollett. He demands obedience from those who serve under him and is in conflict with both Jim, who shows a rebellious nature against the authority figure, and the squire, whose authority he does not respect. He was respected because he was known for getting his crew safely back.

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Did you mean Captain Smollett. He demands obedience from those who serve under him and is in conflict with both Jim, who shows a rebellious nature against the authority figure, and the squire, whose authority he does not respect. He was respected because he was known for getting his crew safely back.

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http://www.gradesaver.com/treasure-island/study-guide/character-list/