《鲁宾逊漂流记》中主人公的分析.docVIP

Thesis: The center character in the “Robinson Crusoe ”written by Defoe shows the duality of the theme, which one hand tells people the progressive through praising labor creates beauty, on the other hand, warns people of the limitation of colonial ideology and the concept of economical interest above everything. In fact, the main character is the faithful representative of the English bourgeoisie longing for wealth and expansion of colony oversea in the 18th century. a .Robinson Crusoe influenced by Enlightenment is eager to gain wealth by his own wisdom and creativity. b Robinson driven by the economical interest is eager to open a new world through expanding the market oversea. 2. Robinson`s personality reveals both the positive and negative effect of the theme to certain extent. a The dissatisfaction with the current situation of life and spirit of adventure drive him to leave home for oversea. Ⅰ.He gives up the comfortable life arranged by his parents. Ⅱ.he is hostile to the idle lifestyle of the old nobles. b.The strong will, perseverance and optimistic attitude helps him overcome any difficulties on the island, whereas the indifference in handle human relationship shows his selfishness. Ⅰ.Robinson gets over the loneliness, danger, lack of food to survive stubbornly the barren island. Ⅱ.Robinson sell Thewrhy as a slave to the captain from Portugal and still asks for the money from the old captain who once rescues him unmercifully, when he knows the captain is in trouble. 3. Robinson`s value system consists of concept of labor of duty, colonialism and racialism. a.The concept with labor of duty serves a device to gain wealth and survive the deserted island. Ⅰ.Robinson builds a lively world by his talented creativity. Ⅱ.Robinson never cares the success and failure of labor effort. b. Robinson transforms the wild island into a civilized place under the influence of colonialism and racism. Ⅰ.Robinson lives a normal life like others after a great effort to improve