Topic > The Influence of Beliefs in the Novel Crusoe - 976

First, Crusoe's attitude changes throughout the novel as he realizes how important religion is. Crusoe is talking and explains what his father thinks of his idea of ​​going to sea. Crusoe, making his final decision, says: "I no longer consulted either father or mother, nor even sent word to them; but I let them learn of it as they might, without asking the blessing of God, or of my Father, without any consideration of circumstances or consequences and in an ill hour, God knows" (Defoe,9). At the beginning of the novel Crusoe disobeys his family. He escapes to continue his adventure; even more so, he does not ask God for guidance and blessings. Without asking for God's help, Crusoe now continues his adventure with God not on his side. Making the decision to go to sea, Crusoe finds himself faced with a dilemma; he is stuck in the middle of a huge storm while at sea. He cries out to God for help, but as soon as "as soon as the sea was restored to its smoothness of surface and the calm stabilized by the easing of that storm, so the haste of my thoughts was over, my fears and apprehensions of being swallowed up" washed away by the sea, having been forgotten, and the current of my former desires returned, I have quite forgotten the vows and promises I made in my distress" (10). help God when he finds himself in a situation where he could lose his life. When God saves his life he forgets about everything and God. Crusoe begins to notice God little by little even if he forgets about him once the crisis is over. . Crusoe is now very ill, he goes to sleep and wakes saying: "The justice of God has overtaken me, and I have none to help me or listen to me: I have rejected the Voice of Providence... in the middle of the paper.. .. .. on the Island, [he] saw [his] Successors the Spaniards, he had the whole Story of their Life, and of the Villains that I left there" (257). Crusoe eventually returns to his island, where he attempts to improve the situation by leaving supplies and dividing the island into parts. He considers the island part of his domain. In conclusion, society and class played an important role in the construction of Robinson Crusoe's life; his relationship with God and his ability to accumulate wealth also contributed to building his adventurous life. Crusoe's attitude changes when he realizes how much he needs God in his life to help him survive. Crusoe is also able to accumulate wealth regardless of the conditions in which he finds himself. Society and class are established in the novel and are carried forward to the end. Having a good relationship with God is very important. Remember, society judges a person based on their wealth.