Robinson Crusoe

Daniel Defoe, author of Robinson Crusoe, led a rather dramatic life, just like the character described in his novel. He had played various roles throughout his life. He used to be a successful merchant, though went out of business later. He published The True-Born Englishman, which was awarded by William III, and he also the…

Robinson was a young man of 18 and had a dream to be a sailor. He asked his father for permission. His father thought that he should stay home and take over the family business or study law. Robinson asked his father again to let him have just one sail. His father disapproved once more….

ThemeRobinson Crusoe is an exciting novel of adventure written by Daniel Defoe. The story is of a man named Robinson Crusoe who disobeys his father, and goes out to sea against the will of his family. Consequently, he encounters numerous misfortunes the climax of which, he lands stranded on a deserted island. Through all his…

The “primitive” Friday demonstrates exceedingly good values superiorto those of the “civilized” Crusoe. Friday’s honesty, loyalty, andnatural innocence are unequaled by Crusoe’s deceptiveness, lack of trust inFriday, and pessimistic ideas. Early life in “civilization” givesCrusoe preconceptions that don’t allow for simple, natural thinking. Yet,Friday, raised as a “savage”, is given to simple childlike behavior. When…