- Why is Defoe called the Father of the English novel?
- What problems are raised in the novel? How topical are they nowadays?
- What did Crusoe do first and why? Does he consider himself lucky? What were his fears?
- Robinson thought in a practical way. How does he assess his situation? Comment on his thoughts concerning money.
- The protagonist of the novel is also the narrator. Why do you think the author chose the first-person narrative?
- The book is a story of survival. What could its significance be in a larger historical context?