Robinson Crusoe
The protagonist, a restless Englishman who spends 28 years shipwrecked on a desert island.
Core Belief
"God's providence is the ultimate guiding force in life, and hardship is often a necessary path to spiritual growth and self-discovery."
Worldview
Crusoe initially views the world as a place for personal ambition and economic gain. His time on the island transforms his worldview, leading him to value simplicity, self-reliance, and the importance of faith and community.
Personality
Crusoe is initially restless, disobedient, and driven by a desire for adventure and wealth. He gradually develops resourcefulness, piety, and a deep appreciation for the comforts of civilization through his experiences on the island. He is prone to introspection and reflects on his past mistakes and the nature of God's providence.
In Their Own Words
"I was sincerely affected with this discourse, and, indeed, who could be otherwise? and I resolved not to think of going abroad any more, but to settle at home according to my father’s desire. But alas! a few days wore it all off; and, in short, to prevent any of my father’s further importunities, in a few weeks after I resolved to run quite away from him."
"All evils are to be considered with the good that is in them, and with what worse attends them."
"I was now landed and safe on shore, and began to look up and thank God that my life was saved, in a case wherein there was some minutes before scarce any room to hope."
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