The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe · Character

Xury

A Moorish boy who swears loyalty to Crusoe during their escape from slavery, and is later handed over as payment.

supporting

Also known as poor Xury

First appearance: II: Slavery and Escape

As a supporting figure in The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, Xury is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Not directly mentioned in this chapter, but included as a canonical character; no appearance here.

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Xury shares Crusoe's flight along the African coast, vowing to serve him faithfully and proving useful with the boat, the shore, and the wild creatures they meet. The bond is real but unequal from the start — the boy pledges himself, and Crusoe accepts the pledge without much examination of what it costs. He matters because he is the first test of Crusoe's conscience: the moment the narrative quietly asks whether a man who longs for his own liberty can be trusted with someone else's.

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See Xury in II: Slavery and Escape

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Robinson Crusoe
friendship · positive
Xury is a young boy who escapes with Crusoe from captivity, serving as a loyal companion… How this plays out →
The Captain
social · positive
Robinson Crusoe
friendship · positive
Xury is a young boy who escapes with Crusoe from captivity, serving as a loyal companion… How this plays out →
Robinson Crusoe
friendship · positive
Xury is a young boy who escapes with Crusoe from captivity, serving as a loyal companion… How this plays out →

Robinson Crusoe
Xury is a young boy who escapes with Crusoe from captivity, serving as a loyal companion until Crusoe sells him to a Portuguese captain.
The Captain
The Captain likely encounters Xury briefly as part of Crusoe's early adventures, with minimal direct interaction.
Robinson Crusoe
Xury is a young boy who escapes with Crusoe from captivity, serving as a loyal companion until Crusoe sells him to a Portuguese captain.
Robinson Crusoe
Xury is a young boy who escapes with Crusoe from captivity, serving as a loyal companion until Crusoe sells him to a Portuguese captain.

Relationship notes

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See Xury in II: Slavery and Escape

In the story

Xury appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Start in Life
Not directly mentioned in this chapter, but included as a canonical character; no appearance here.
II: Slavery and Escape
A slave boy who assists Crusoe in escaping; shows bravery and loyalty, swearing to be faithful.
Wrecked on a Desert Island
Advises Crusoe not to go ashore to the natives and helps load guns; later given to the captain.
A Boat
Mentioned nostalgically as Crusoe wishes for his help in building a boat.

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