DANIEL DEFOE (1660-1
Daniel Defoe, an influential figure in English literature, was born in 1660 and came from a family of Dissenters. A well-educated man, Defoe rose to prominence through his writings in Whig papers, achieving fame as a political essayist and pamphleteer.
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DANIEL DEFOE (1660-1731) "Robinson Crusoe" 1719 "It was in vain to sit still" (see p. 110-111) Robinson's approach to his new situation reflects ideology of 18th century Robinson's view of 'nature' Symbolism: the 'ship' + the ''sea' How does he overcome the moment of sadness in the passage? Discuss Robinson's approach to the problems he must solve Notice chronological order Present narrative technique and POV THE STYLE 1st person narrator Language = simple & concrete Description of primary qualities of objects (solidity, extension, number) Objective approac to events > precise details PLOT (see p. 109) CHARACTERISATION Father of Engl. Novel Gave voice to a new social class Basis for development of realistic novel Narrative technique = original Characters & in a struggle for survival or daily bread appear 'isolated' (physically or socially) & in a struggle for survival or daily bread presented from their inside & by their actions STRUCTURE OF THE NOVELS Author's POV coincides w/ main character Retrospective first-person narration Series of adventures - single hero In 'preface' author stresses authenticity Fictional autobiographies - presented as 'true' stories THE MAN & THE WRITER 1724 "Roxana" - high-society woman obtains what she wants thanks to her beauty 1722 "Moll Flanders" - pickpocket repents and becomes rich 1719 (1st novel) "Robinson Crusoe" During Queen Anne's reign > got arrested > denied his Whig ideas Wrote in Whig papers = became famous intellectual (political essays & pamphlets) Received good education Family of "Dissenters" = refuse authority of Church of England
