Robinson Crusoe is a book written in 1719 by Daniel Defoe. It is autobiographical fiction of the main character, ‘Robinson Crusoe’. The story follows Robinson Crusoe, a man stranded on an island for over 28 years. During his time on the island, Crusoe reflects on his life and ultimately discovers the truth about the human condition, and Crusoe is adventurous from the beginning of his life.
He had a regular family with his father and mother both by his side. But Crusoe wanted adventure, so he went on a voyage against his father’s will. His father wanted an everyday life for his son, but Crusoe declined the offer and decided to go his own way.
The First Voyage
On his first voyage, his ship sank, and he barely survived; this seemed like a warning from God. Crusoe went against his father’s will, so God punished him. This embarked a fear of the sea in their mind Crusoe, but it was only a matter of time before Crusoe set foot again away from his home. His courage and lust for adventure led him to foreign lands where he traded goods, supplies and even people.
The Wanderer
Finally, after being from one place to another, Crusoe decided to set sail again. After some struggle and settling some stuff, Crusoe was on his way to the ocean with a ship and even a crew. Things were pretty good at the start, but after some days, things went downhill, and the boat was caught in a storm, and all his crew except him died.
Deserted One
He was deserted, and no one was there to assist or guide him. The spirits of anyone can break after such tragedy, but Robin Crusoe was different; he tried to find the best in the worst of all. He took the damage of his condition on his own as he believed that he disobeyed his father’s will, which was his original sin. And also a sin against God.
A Call for Adventure
Even after being warned the first time, he decided to go against the people that cared for him. He tried to be grateful by listing all the bad and good stuff and comparing the two. He was alive, a blessing for a starter; his body was fine and working. So thinking this way, he tried to reestablish his hopes and will to survive on an island lurking with beasts and probably savage cannibals.
Gratitude For the Bad Scenario
In this way, Crusoe built himself a life on the island where he had supplies from the wrecked ship and animals that he bred from the wild; he was even successful in the plantation of various grains. He did all this, which took years of patience and hard work.
Finally, he got off the island after 28 years with the help of a crew. Not focusing on the entire plot, the central message of Crusoe is not about survival; it’s about how modern man endures and passes through the given situation. Instead of cursing the problem and blaming people or God, Crusoe decided to make the most of the problem.
Major Takeaway
Crusoe squeezed through any obstacles and problems with a positive and preparatory approach. His loneliness leads him to a conversation with God. Those conversations and thought processes in his every step and action made him a better man and gave him the wisdom we can all learn from the book.
It is not a religious testimony of some sort but a harsh materialistic tale of the spiritual awakening of a survivor in hellish conditions whose efforts and faith in God led him back to where he was supposed to be, as a better man.
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