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Robinson Crusoe - Research Paper

Robinson Crusoe

By definition, a savage is an uncivilized person. Friday would not fit this description because he was civilized. He was a product of the civilization that surrounded him where he came from. His appearance, behaviors, and beliefs were that of all the others in what might be called his tribe. The simple fact that he had religious beliefs is evidence of him being somewhat civilized.
A savage can also be thought of as anyone or anything not European. Clearly Friday was not European, yet his features were not consistent with what would normally be considered "savage". He is described as having "a very good Countenance, not a fierce and surly Aspect…", "he had ...

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meet, Friday approaches in a very sedate manner, Friday is terrified yet he does not lash out at . He does not seem wild, ferocious or barbaric in any way. He uses sign language at first to communicate, which indicates knowledge of some sort of primitive language. He is quick to learn ’s language and is eager to learn more while stays clear of learning Friday’s language.
It is apparent that Friday has religious or spiritual beliefs right from the beginning. When saves Friday from the savages that brought him to the island to devour him, Friday is extremely grateful and he offers himself as an eternal servant to . "At last he lays his Head flat upon the Ground, close to my Foot, and sets my other Foot upon hi shead, as he had done before; after this made all the Signs to me of Subjection, Servitude, and Submission imaginable, to let me know, how he would serve me as long as he liv’d…" (Defoe 206).
After it became evident that Friday was not a threat of ...

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Added: 12/2/2005 10:51:40 PM
Category: English
Type: Premium Paper
Words: 801
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