Theory question 208
Other Set Texts: Non-African ProseLiterature 3. Daniel Defoe: Robinson Crusoe
Comment on the treatment of religion in the novel.
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Model answer
Crusoe's disobedience to his father seen as original sin.
Illness and dream lead to conversion; reads the Bible.
Sees Providence in his survival and supplies.
Teaches Friday Christianity.
Religion gives him hope and meaning; Puritan view.
Explanation
Show his spiritual journey with incidents.