Talk:Black Spot (Treasure Island)
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Inaccuracy
Referring to the Black Spot, the page currently claims "In Treasure Island, Billy Bones is so frightened by it he suffers a stroke and dies." This is not true. Billy Bones may have died from a stroke, but it is far from clear that it was due to fear. I think it more likely it was due to alcohol, considering Livesly warned as much. I think this phrase should be reworded. Dicdoc (talk) 13:09, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
Remove reference?
The following reference, I believe, is not related nor in any way a reference to the black spot literary device:
- 1967. In Logan's Run, those who reach a certain age are executed when their lifeclock, a colored crystal embedded in their hands, turns black.
In the novel, Logan's Run everyone wore a life clock in the palm of their hand; a crystal palm flower that changed color based on the time of life (and role in society). Unlike a black spot, it is not bestowed on/given to a person to "pronounce a verdict of guilt or judgment." Candidate for removal? --Geekers 20:41, 4 September 2006 (UTC)
Ace of spades
An anon added this:
- it is thought that instead of black spots on paper, the ace of spades in playing cards was historically used instead.
This needs to be sourced. It assumes that black spots in reality existed - I've never seen evidence for this. But if someone can provide a source, that would be great. -- Stbalbach 13:22, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
- I managed to find some refs about the ace of spades. Its reputation as death card goes all the way from pirates to gangsters to the Vietnam war. • Maurog • 15:14, 9 July 2008 (UTC)