Summary

“How to Draw a Picture (VII)” suggests that the trouble on Duma Key after the treasure was found has to do with belief. It was because Elizabeth was so young and did not have full control of her ability to reason that monsters were created.

Edgar describes a vision he had of Tessie and Laura holding hands and running toward Shade Beach. They are terrified. A crow flies upside down past them. They are afraid of the big frog “the big boy” (465) that is chasing them. It has fangs and is big enough to shake the ground each time it jumps. When they reach the beach, there is no place to go except the water. The ship is back and they believe it represents safety even though Elizabeth has told them it...