Question

In what way was Ben Gunn role an important in the story

Answer 1

Ben's role is one of a "helper". He been marooned on the island for three years. He knows the lay of the land, he's been reformed of his pirate ways, and thus, provided Jim and the others with exptensive help that no one else could.

Answer 2

Ben Gunn is an ex-crewman of Captain Flint's who has been marooned for three years on Treasure Island by his crewmates, after his failure to find the treasure without the map. During his time alone on the island, Gunn develops an obsessional craving for cheese. He first appears in the novel when Jim Hawkins encounters him. Ben treats Jim kindly in return for a chance of getting back to his real home.

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