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Robinson Crusoe
This category is for questions about the classic novel, Robinson Crusoe. It was written by Daniel Defoe and first published in 1719. Read it as an e-Book online for free.
369 Questions
Who or what is most likely an antagonist in Robinson Crusoe?
The earthquake
Crusoe's mental debate about sin -- APEX
The excerpt uses a simple and objective tone. The narrator lists the events of his life without the use of dramatic elements or long-worded descriptions. The narrator also avoids discussing his personal opinions or emotions. Similar to other neoclassical writers, Defoe directs his prose to all classes of people. His straightforward style allows more readers, especially from the middle class, to connect easily to the characters and situations in the story.
Which statement best illustrates Crusoe's reasons for teaching Friday about his religion?
It enables him to gain power over friday
Character versus self
Which of the following story events from Robinson Crusoe would be considered situational irony?
After the shipwreck, Crusoe realizes that if the crew had stayed on the ship instead of fleeing on lifeboats, they would have all been saved
Quotations from Robinson Crusoe about the relationship between man and nature?
the ralationship between robinson crusoe and friday seemes to be like the relationship between master and slave crusoe is the master and friday in the slave he should serve his master as soon as he lives
What does this excerpt reveal about crusoe's cultural values?
Crusoe is willing to manipulate different cultural values to his advantage
The character you dislike in Robinson Crusoe?
This is a very subjective question, so everyone will have their own answer. Probably most people would say Robinson Crusoe himself. Why? - Crusoe appears to be racially prejudiced - for example, the way that he relates to Friday, treating him as inferior.
- He think of slavery as acceptable and even desirable. One example would be Xury (a young boy whom he treats as his friend - but forces to do all his dirty work). Also, he travels to Africa with the intention of returning with a cargo load of slaves.
- Robinson Crusoe seems to exaggerate his "sin" of leaving his parents. (For more on this interesting and controversial topic see here: http://www.robinsoncrusoe.ca/qanda.htm)
Why does the English captain tell Robinson Crusoe that he will do anything Robinson Crusoe wishes?
Because the captain wants Robinson Crusoe to help him. The captain has just been marooned on Crusoe's island and wants to get his ship and crew back, at any cost.
What set Robinson Crusoe apart from other literary works of the day?
It's adventurous and unconventional plot.
What process enabled Robinson Crusoe to transform his sun baked clay pots into liquid holders?
He threw them into the fire.
How many plantations or houses did Robinson Crusoe have?
3
his "castle", bower house, and house in the forest to retreat to if his other two houses were attacked
Which phrase from this passage most clearly shows Crusoe's preoccupation with mastery?
Sat always at my right hand
suspicious
Why does Robinson cursoe keep the goat?
Robinson Crusoe kept the goat so he could have meat whenever he wanted, along with milk, and cheese. He was running out of gun powder so he decided to raise a flock of goats so he wouldn't have to shoot them.
Which line from Robinson Crusoe best supports the theme of gratitude?
[F]or never man had a more faithful, loving, sincere servant, than Friday was to me; without passions, sullenness, or designs, perfectly obliged and engaged (186).
