Survival in solitude

After being stranded on an uninhabited island, Robinson Crusoe manages to discover his natural abilities that serve as indicators of his true character. At first glance the common adage, “Necessity is the mother of all inventions,” appears to account for the character of Robinson Crusoe; however, further analysis suggests that the intelligence, industriousness, and optimism are inherent to Crusoe’s personality. Sir Francis Bacon so aptly stated, “Prosperity doth best discover vice; but adversity doth …

…to improve his habitat. He also makes a chair and a table to enjoy the few comforts that he does have. Although Crusoe suffers these and many other hardships, he manages to find a positive view of his solitary life What sustained Crusoe during his twenty-seven year struggle was his religious views and philosophical thinking. He possesses many other qualities like compassion and courage; however, they are not essential to the fiber of his character.