This document discusses colonialism through the lens of Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe. It analyzes how Crusoe imagines himself as the governor of his island, exerting power and control over his environment and the native he names Friday, representing colonial fantasies of mastery over nature and indigenous peoples. The document examines colonial themes in the novel such as Crusoe establishing himself as a colonial authority and asserting dominance.

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Robinson Crusoe
Bhavna Baraiya
Roll No: 05
Sem : 1
Year: 2012-13

2. What is colonialism?

3. • BasedonBritishcolonialism
• Colonial theme
• Crusoe’s key aims…

4. My Island……
•Crusoe imagines himself “Governor”
•The sense of power
•A fantasy of power and control

5. •Crusoe names “Friday”
•Crusoe masters nature
•Conclusion.