Robinson Crusoe | Themes and Characters
Robinson Crusoe, narrated in the first person, is dominated by the title character. The other major character, Friday, appears after two-thirds of the narrative has been told.
Crusoe is adventurous by nature. Against his father's "serious and excellent counsel," Crusoe embarks on the seafaring career that he feels will satisfy his "wandering inclination." Even late in life, after his return to England, where he marries and has three children and is later widowed, Crusoe once again heads out to sea for another long voyage that takes him to China.
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