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To understand Daniel Defoes artistic features () Approaches to read novels () Characterization in Robinson Crusoe () Multiple interpretations of theme in Robinson Crusoe ()
I. Biographical Introduction
was born in London in a butchers family, not obeying his fathers will, he developed his interest in business, though his business underwent many ups and downs, yet he was never beaten; He never went to university, but he received a good education in one of the best Dissenting academies His marriage with an heiress named Mary Tuffley brought him the sizeable fortune of 3,700 pounds as dowry. When he died in 1731, he left his wife and daughters fairly well provided. His quick mind, abundant energy and never-failing enthusiasm always brought him back on his fleet after a fall.
Lead-in Questions
1. Will you follow your parents suggestions or make your own decision in choosing future job? 2. Do you want to live in an isolated island? Why or why not? 3. What do you know about Robinson Crusoe?
Characterization
Robinson Crusoe Self-independent; perseverant; inspiring and innovating, adventurous, colonial mind; practical He is no flashy hero or grand epic adventurer, He does not boast of his courage in quelling the mutiny, and he is always ready to admit unheroic feelings of fear or panic, as when he finds the footprint on the beach. Crusoe prefers to depict himself as an ordinary sensible man, never as an exceptional hero. survival instincts
Footprint
Questions 1.What does Crusoe react on his sudden discovery of a footprint? 2. What is the symbolic meaning of footprint?