Thursday, January 30, 2014

Robinson Crusoe Wed 1/29



Alex Krall

Why does Crusoe wonder if it’s ok to go after the cannibals with their weapons only until he finds out that their captive is a European and then it’s completely justified?

How did Friday and Robinson manage to kill SEVENTEEN men with those old musket 17th century guns while freeing the two captives?

How come Crusoe is so worried about the inquisition if he claims to be a good Christian now?

Why is Crusoe so set on the island seeming like it’s his? (Being called the governor, demanding the captain swear allegiance to him, etc.)

Crusoe was on the island for 28 years, two months, and 19 days…but no social abnormalities to report?

Helps out the widow and captain with his new found wealth but nothing for Friday, why is that?

Really? We get an island story where nothing happens for 28 years, but the awesome mountain adventures and bear baiting and wolf battles are all covered in a couple pages?

Does what his father said about the middle class being the happiest still apply at the end of the book? Is Crusoe middle or upper?

Crusoe promises more stories of adventures later.  Is this the first sequel hook/cliffhanger?

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