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Robinson Crusoe (Notes)

By Rozi D Paper 2
SYNOPSIS Intelligent and well-educated the island and learns to do many things in order to survive.
His parents give him a good education because they want him to - Crusoe shows great courage when he fights the cannibals and
Robinson Crusoe is an exciting and remarkable story about an become a lawyer. He learns Mathematics and Navigation while saves several people’s lives.
Englishman who was shipwrecked on an uninhabited island for sailing to Guinea. He finds a way to escape from the Turkish
28 years. Crusoe ran from home to become a sailor and a sea captain. 3. FRIENDSHIP AND LOYALTY
merchant. He had adventures at sea and in Brazil and the Canary
Islands, before being the sole survivor of a shipwreck. Courageous - While living on the island, Crusoe and Friday become friends.
Crusoe spent many years living on the island before he made a He rescues Friday and others from the cannibals. They learn to respect and trust each other.
horrible discovery. He discovered that some cannibals were using - Through his friendship with Friday, Crusoe learns that
the island for their ritual sacrifices which involved the eating of Determined differences, such as race, religion and the colour of one’s skin, are
human flesh of the victims. Crusoe was able to save one of the He manages to survive alone on a desert island for many years. not important because people all share the same feelings and
victims. This man was named Friday, because he was rescued on a needs.
Friday. Crusoe was also able to save Friday’s father and a Spaniard, 2. FRIDAY
on another occasion. Crusoe also helped an English captain MORAL VALUES AND EXAMPLES
regain control of his ship. This English captain took Crusoe back to PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
England. After several years, Crusoe became restless and set off for Courageous and determined
the sea again. Young (is about 26 years old), tall and well-built, has olive skin, a - Crusoe leaves his home at the young age of 18 to become a
small nose, lively intelligent eyes and fine white teeth. sailor.
PLOT - Crusoe saves Friday, Friday’s father and two other men from
PERSONALITY the cannibals at the
1. Exposition risk of his own life.
The story starts with a young Robinson Crusoe running away from Faithful and loyal - Crusoe helps the English captain to regain control of his ship
home and becoming a sailor. He manages to trade successfully He stays with Crusoe for many years on the island. He helps Crusoe from the mutineers.
on his first voyage. On his second voyage, his ship is attacked by fight the cannibals and the mutineers.
Turkish pirates and he becomes a slave. He manages to escape and Friendly and loyal
becomes a farmer in Brazil. Intelligent - Friday is faithful companion to Crusoe
He learns to speak English and how to use a gun. - Crusoe’s friends in Brazil take care of his farm and give him
2. Rising action money from its sale.
After farming for some time, Crusoe sets sail for Guinea. However, Courageous
his ship is destroyed in a violent storm and Crusoe is the only He saves Crusoe’s life. He helps Crusoe fight the cannibals. Show gratitude
survivor. He lives on an uninhabited island. Crusoe creates a - Friday is grateful to Crusoe for saving his life. He becomes
comfortable life on the island. He discovers that some cannibals Curious Crusoe’s faithful and trusted companion.
use the island to hold their gruesome feasts and he fears for his life. He is willing to learn new things and asks questions. - The English captain is grateful to Crusoe for saving him and his
loyal crew.
3. Climax MINOR CHARACTERS
Crusoe observes a ritual where two men are about to be sacrificed Hardworking
and eaten by cannibals. He manages to save one of them. He 1. THE FIRST ENGLISH CAPTAIN - Crusoe works hard to achieve his dream of becoming a sailor.
names this man Friday. Friday then becomes Crusoe’s faithful - His hard work and perseverance helps Crusoe to survive on the
companion. PERSONALITY island for such a long tine. He builds his own home, grows his own
food and makes utensils and tools to help him survive.
4. Falling action A good teacher, honest and kind
Crusoe rescues two other men from becoming human sacrifices. POINT OF VIEW
He also helps an English captain regain control of his ship. Crusoe 2. THE SPANISH CAPTAIN
returns to England. In Robinson Crusoe, the first person point of view is used
PERSONALITY throughout the story. The story is told from the central character’s
5. Resolution point of view. Crusoe shares his feelings and opinions about the
After being in England for several years, he gets married and has Kind - He rescues Crusoe from the Turkish Captain. events and characters in the story with the reader.
three children. He longs for a life at sea and visits the island where
he was shipwrecked for 28 years. 3. THE TURKISH CAPTAIN From page 7
SETTING PERSONALITY NOTE:
Indefinite pronouns always take singular verbs.
Time - 1659 - 1686 there about Kind - Crusoe says he is not a bad master.
EXAMPLES OF USAGE:
Place - A desert island. South of the Carribean Sea THEME
The city of York, in England 1. Nobody knows what has happened to them.
Guinea 1. MAN AND NATURE 2. Someone has taken the money.
Morocco 3. Does anyone know how cook fish curry?
Brazil - Crusoe has to do many things for himself while living on 4. Everyone was told to revise the topic.
the island. He usually succeeds when he works with Nature, for 5. Somebody is being tortured in that room.
CHARACTERS, CHARACTERISTICS AND EVIDENCE example, when he tries to build a home for himself.
- Crusoe adapts to life on the island by using whatever Nature EXERCISE 1 (PRONOUNS)
MAIN CHARACTERS provides. He gets food and shelter by using trees and plants on the Change the underlined nouns into appropriate pronouns.
island.
1. ROBINSON CRUSOE - Through the novel, we see how Nature always wins against 1. The principal wants to see Fadzil.
man. Crusoe does not get to Guinea from Brazil because there is 2. My nephew is a Form 6 student.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE a severe storm. Crusoe cannot sail around the island in his canoe 3. The lady and her husband are going to the market.
because there is a storm. 4. The police officer will see Ali and I.
Crusoe ages from a young man of 18 to a mature man of 53. 5. The Persian cat looks very cute.
2. COURAGE AND DETERMINATION 6. Do not disturb that quiet girl.
PERSONALITY 7. The stewardess comes from a big city.
- Crusoe is determined to become a sailor even though his
Adventurous parents want him to become a lawyer. He runs away from home to EXERCISE 2 (PRONOUNS)
He is willing to take risks and is not afraid to try new things. At 18, London where he is able to fulfill his dreams. He meets with many Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns.
he runs away from home to become a sailor. He becomes a trader difficulties but he never gives up hope
and sails to Africa. He is captured by pirates and made a slave. He - When he is captured and made a slave by the Turkish captain, 1. The pencil is ________. I bought it last week.
escapes but does not return to England. Instead, he becomes a Crusoe does not give up. He makes plans to escape and carries 2. Ali cooked a delicious porridge _________.
farmer in Brazil. At the end of the story, he decides to roam the seas them out. 3. The boy is a new student and the car is _________.
because his quiet life in - Although he is shipwrecked and alone on the desert island, 4. We _________ erected the tents for the camping.
England is making him restless. Crusoe is not discouraged. He salvaged everything that he can 5. The cat cured the wound _________ by licking it.
from his ship to help him survive on the island. He adapts to life on 6. Ah Chong has a lovely dog and _________ tail is long and furry.
7. The girl drew the picture _________.