# Defoe — Aspects of the Novel character guide

> Defoe in Aspects of the Novel by E. M. Forster.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-the-story

## Who they are

Early novelist, discussed for his realistic characters and episodic plots.

## Relationships

### [The Heroine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/aspects_of_the_novel_se/characters/the_heroine)

_professional_

Defoe is the author who created The Heroine (likely Moll Flanders or Roxana) in his novels.

## In the story

### [People](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/aspects_of_the_novel_se/chapters/iii-people)

Mentioned in connection with Moll Flanders; Forster notes Defoe makes a slight attempt at plot but is perfunctory, as nothing matters but the heroine.

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