Concetti Chiave
- Daniel Defoe's novel "Robinson Crusoe" is inspired by real events and travel books of the time, offering an adventurous narrative.
- The novel is divided into three sections, with the first detailing Robinson's departure from home and early successes as a planter in Brazil.
- Robinson is shipwrecked on a deserted island during a trip to Africa, where he intended to purchase slaves.
- The second section focuses on Robinson's 28-year survival on the island, where he documents his life in a diary, showcasing his resourcefulness.
- Robinson rescues a native, whom he names Friday, from cannibals, and is eventually rescued by an English ship.
Daniel Defoe and Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) wrote "Robinson Crusoe", his best known novel, in 1719. The story is based on a real event (the account of Selkierk's adventures) but Defoe drew inspiration also from the travel books of the time. "Robinson Crusoe" is made up of 3 sections:
First Section
Robinson leaves his family, he's 19 years old, to go away to sea, hoping to make a fortune, in spite of his father's warnings. After many dangerous experiences he lands in Brazil and becomes a successful planter. During an expedition to Africa, where he was going to buy some slaves, he is shipwrecked on a remote island;
Second Section
Defoe describes Robinson's life on the island. This part is related in the form of a diary, an account of Robinson's experiences: he stays there for 28 years, 2 months and 19 days and keeps a journal in which he describes how he manages to re-create the world he has left. 
That's why Robinson Crusoe is the so called "homo economicus". He saves a young savage (Friday, who becomes his servant) from the cannibals. He is rescued by an English ship;
Domande da interrogazione
- What inspired Daniel Defoe to write "Robinson Crusoe"?
- How does Robinson Crusoe's journey begin in the novel?
- How does Robinson Crusoe survive on the island, and what significant event occurs during his stay?
Daniel Defoe was inspired by a real event, specifically the account of Selkirk's adventures, as well as the travel books of his time when writing "Robinson Crusoe."
Robinson Crusoe's journey begins when he leaves his family at the age of 19 to go to sea, hoping to make a fortune despite his father's warnings. He eventually becomes a successful planter in Brazil before being shipwrecked on a remote island.
Robinson Crusoe survives on the island by re-creating the world he left behind, as detailed in his diary. A significant event during his stay is when he saves a young savage named Friday from cannibals, who then becomes his servant.
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