Abstract
Robinson Crusoe was a fiction written by Daniel Defoe in the 18th century in Britain. With the Great Britain had established the dominant position on the ocean, Daniel Defoe created an epochal figure based on a real event. This novel tells a story about how Robinson Crusoe survives on a deserted island for 28 years. His tough and enduring personality is one of the main reasons why he survives, which is worth studying and analyzing.
Key words: Robinson Crusoe, personality, analysis
CONTENTS
Abstract
摘要
I. Background of Robinson Crusoe.1
1.1 Brief introduction of the writer.1
1.2 The time of the story.1
1.3 The prototype of Robinson Crusoe.1
II. Analysis of Robinson Crusoe’s personality...1
2.1 Adventurous spirit..1
2.2 Enduring spirit.2
2.3 Rational and intelligent spirit..3
2.4 Conscientious spirit3
2.5 Free and brave spirit5
2.6 Darkness of Robinson’s humanity5
2.7 Religious belief of Robinson Crusoe.7
III. Conclusion. 8
3.1 Summary of the novel..8
3.2 Realistic meaning of Robinson Crusoe ..9
IV. Reference.11
