This document discusses the symbolism in Daniel Defoe's novel 'Robinson Crusoe,' highlighting the author's background and the narrative's central themes. It explores key symbols such as the cross, which reflects a colonial mindset, and the footprints of cannibals, representing British influence. Additionally, it touches on Crusoe's evolution as he constructs his bower on the island as a sign of personal growth.

1. prepared by:
MANSI PARMAR
MA SEM:1
Paper no: 2
Topic: Symbolism in the Novel Robinson
Crusoe
Roll no. : 23
Maharaja krishnakumarsinhji
Bhavnagar University

3. Introduction
• Daniel Defoe was born in 1660-
1731 in London.
• By occupation he was a writer,
Journalist, and merchant
• He was not only write Novel but
also write poems like...
“The true born Englishman”(1701)
• He was a famous English writer of
the 18th century.

4.  He wrote his world
famous novel “The
Life and Strange
surprising adventures
of Robinson Crusoe”
when he was nearly 60
years old .

5. About Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe is one of the famous novels by Daniel Defoe.
Many people think that this was his real life incident.
Crusoe is shipwrecked and faced sea torments.
Luckily he succeed in saving his life.
He has pet, dog, and goats.
He thinks that he is all alone on that island then he starts thinking
That he the king , God of the Island.

6. Symbolism in Robinson Crusoe
The cross:
 We can see from the
picture that he established a
cross on that Island.
It shows colonial mindset
which is christian mindset.
When the dog dies, Crusoe
puts a cross on the grave of
Dog.

7.  we can see that the footprint of Cannibals on
the Island.

8. The Foot print:
 Allegolirical symbol of
Britisher.
 In chapter no 14 we
can see that the
movement of Britishers.

9. Crusoe’s Bower:
(suffer)
Crusoe the bower
symbolizes a redical
improvement in Crusoe
attitude toward his
time.(Crusoe uses
natural elements to built
his house at the Island)