Robinson Crusoe Critique Many novels are read everyday, some well liked and others not. Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe is a very well written novel that can be an example to other ones elsewhere. I like how Defoe creates his characters, but in particular, Robinson Crusoe. Additionally, I admire how he developed his character through behavior and actions on the island. Firstly, I like how Robinson Crusoe is not a mythological hero who has supernatural powers, …showed first 75 words of 515 total…

…showed last 75 words of 515 total…the methods Daniel Defoe takes when creating his character of Robinson Crusoe. Through actions and behavior of the protagonist, and the savvy writing style of Defoe, Crusoe's kindness, mercifulness, leadership, and religious qualities can be seen. Not only is a good plot essential for the success of a novel, it is impertinent that there is good character development. Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe is a great example of a novel that has both of these attributes.