Robinson Crusoe — Flashcards

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The author of 'Robinson Crusoe' is Daniel Defoe, an English writer known for writing one of the first English novels. He lived from 1660 to 1731.

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The main theme is survival and self-reliance. The story shows how Robinson Crusoe survives alone on a deserted island, using his intelligence and faith to overcome challenges.

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He saw a human footprint in the sand. This shocked him because he believed he was alone on the island, and it made him fear that others were there.

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He became frightened because the footprint was not his — it was larger and in an area he hadn’t visited in a long time. This proved someone else was on the island, possibly dangerous 'savages' from th…

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'Amazed' means feeling great surprise or wonder. In the story, Crusoe was amazed when he saw the footprint because he couldn’t believe another person was on the island.

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'Inhabited' means that someone lives there. Initially, Crusoe thought the island was uninhabited, but the footprint proved it was inhabited by someone else.

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He ran because he was terrified. The footprint made him fear that savages were on the island who might kill or eat him. His imagination turned bushes and trees into people.

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He called his shelter his 'castle'. It was a cave in the rock that he fortified for safety, showing his need for security and control.