The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe · Character

Tom Smith

Sailor and mutineer who participates in the rebellion against the captain.

minor

Also known as Smith

First appearance: xvii visit of mutineers

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With The Captain (professional): Tom Smith is a member of the captain's crew, likely a loyal sailor involved in the mutiny suppression. With Robinson Crusoe (professional): Tom Smith is a crew member Crusoe interacts with during the mutiny events, likely as a subordinate ally. With Atkins (rivalry): Atkins and Tom Smith are on opposite sides of the mutiny, with Atkins as a rebel and Smith as a loyalist.

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Character groups

Mutineers and rebels
Crusoe's allies and adversaries
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The Captain
professional · positive
Tom Smith is a member of the captain's crew, likely a loyal sailor involved in the mutiny… How this plays out →
Robinson Crusoe
professional · positive
Atkins
rivalry · negative
The Captain
professional · positive
Tom Smith is a member of the captain's crew, likely a loyal sailor involved in the mutiny… How this plays out →
Robinson Crusoe
professional · positive
The Captain
professional · positive
Tom Smith is a member of the captain's crew, likely a loyal sailor involved in the mutiny… How this plays out →

The Captain
Tom Smith is a member of the captain's crew, likely a loyal sailor involved in the mutiny suppression.
Robinson Crusoe
Tom Smith is a crew member Crusoe interacts with during the mutiny events, likely as a subordinate ally.
Atkins
Atkins and Tom Smith are on opposite sides of the mutiny, with Atkins as a rebel and Smith as a loyalist.
The Captain
Tom Smith is a member of the captain's crew, likely a loyal sailor involved in the mutiny suppression.
Robinson Crusoe
Tom Smith is a crew member Crusoe interacts with during the mutiny events, likely as a subordinate ally.
The Captain
Tom Smith is a member of the captain's crew, likely a loyal sailor involved in the mutiny suppression.

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