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• Allegorical Significance of Defoe's Novel “Robinson Crusoe.” Write a note on the allegorical significance of Defoe's novel “Robinson Crusoe”.  Allegory is a type of story where the characters, events, and places represent deeper moral, spiritual, or political meanings. The outer story is[Expand...]
• Theme of Sin, Punishment, and Repentance in the Novel “Robinson Crusoe.”Write a note on the theme of sin, punishment, and repentance in the novel “Robinson Crusoe.” Daniel Defoe’s (1660-1731) novel "Robinson Crusoe," published in 1719, is a story that can be read on many levels,[Expand...]
• The Story of the Life of Robinson Crusoe is a Truthful Representation of Human life.“The story of the life of Robinson Crusoe is a truthful representation of human life.” Elucidate. Or, Do you think Robinson Crusoe to be a man of action rather than a man of thought? Justify[Expand...]
• Robinson Crusoe is a Man of Action Rather Than a Man of ThoughtDo you think Robinson Crusoe is a man of action rather than a man of thought? Justify your answer.  Robinson Crusoe is the titular character of Daniel Defoe's (1660-1731) classic novel, "Robinson Crusoe" (1719). He[Expand...]
• Friday Serves a Significant Purpose in the Novel 'Robinson Crusoe’"Friday serves a significant purpose in the novel 'Robinson Crusoe’"-Discuss.  Friday serves a significant purpose in Daniel Defoe’s (1660-1731) novel "Robinson Crusoe," published in 1719. Friday’s presence enriches the novel by bringing out themes of[Expand...]
• Theme of Commerce in the Novel “Robinson Crusoe.”Discuss the theme of commerce in the novel “Robinson Crusoe.” The economic framework of Daniel Defoe’s (1660-1731) novel “Robinson Crusoe” (1719) is a key point of discussion. Defoe portrays Crusoe as homo economics or an[Expand...]
• How Was Crusoe Turned into a Slave from a Merchant?How was Crusoe turned into a slave from a merchant? "Robinson Crusoe" (1719) by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) is a classic adventure novel that chronicles the life of its protagonist, Robinson Crusoe. The story takes readers[Expand...]
• How Did Crusoe approach God for his Sin of Disobedience?How did Crusoe approach God for his sin of disobedience? Or, Comment on the spiritual regeneration of Robinson Crusoe. In Daniel Defoe's (1660-1731) novel "Robinson Crusoe" (1719), the protagonist undergoes a profound physical, mental, and[Expand...]
• How Did Crusoe Build his Habitation, Manage Food, and Produce Corn on the Island? How did Crusoe build his habitation, manage food, and produce corn on the island?  In Daniel Defoe's (1660-1731) "Robinson Crusoe" (1719), the protagonist's resourcefulness is crucial for his survival on a deserted island. Crusoe's ability[Expand...]
• How Did Crusoe Reach England?How did Crusoe reach England? In Daniel Defoe's (1660-1731) "Robinson Crusoe" (1719), the protagonist spends many years on a deserted island and overcomes numerous challenges. However, his journey does not end there. Crusoe's eventual return[Expand...]
• What Surprised Crusoe Greatly about his Plantation in Brazil?What was a great surprise to Crusoe regarding his plantation in Brazil? Crusoe went to Brazil before his island life. There, he had a small plantation. When he was lost at sea, he thought it[Expand...]
• How did Crusoe keep a note of his passing days on the island?How did Crusoe keep a note of his passing days on the island? Robinson Crusoe was alone on a deserted island. He wanted to keep track of time.  So, he made a way to remember[Expand...]
• How did the shipwreck happen?State the effects of a furious storm when Crusoe was on his first voyage. Or, How did the shipwreck happen? Robinson Crusoe started his first sea voyage without telling his parents. Soon after, his ship[Expand...]
• Write a short note on Friday. Write a short note on Friday.  Friday was a native man. Crusoe saved him from wild men. He became Crusoe’s servant and friend. Crusoe gave him the name “Friday” because he met him on that[Expand...]
• How did Crusoe manage food for him on that deserted island?Describe how Crusoe produced corn on the deserted island.  Or, How did Crusoe manage food for him on that deserted island? When Crusoe was alone on the island, food was his first need. He had[Expand...]
• Comment on the spiritual regeneration of Robinson Crusoe.Trace the spiritual regeneration/progress of Robinson Crusoe as depicted by Defoe in his novel.  Or, Comment on the spiritual regeneration of Robinson Crusoe.  Or, Discuss how “Robinson Crusoe” is a doctrine of man's regeneration of[Expand...]
• Is Crusoe a colonialist? Justify. Is Crusoe a colonialist? Justify.  “Robinson Crusoe”  (1719) by Daniel Defoe (1660 -1731) is more than a survival story. It also shows colonial ideas. Colonialism refers to the practice of power over a country or[Expand...]