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Robinson Crusoe

Literary character, referenced in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Crusoe

First appearance: Chapter XI: The Voyage Through the Trade-Winds and the Marquesas

Robinson Crusoe shows up with force in Chapter XI: The Voyage Through the Trade-Winds and the Marquesas. The page is where that presence becomes real.

His cave on Juan Fernandez is visited by Slocum, connecting the voyage to the literary figure.
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In Chapter XI: The Voyage Through the Trade-Winds and the Marquesas: His cave on Juan Fernandez is visited by Slocum, connecting the voyage to the literary figure. Later, in Chapter XX: Mentioned as a reference for…

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse Acquaintances and References
  • Protagonist
  • Key Voyage Figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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