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Neoclassical literature sem 1

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This document provides biographical information about the author Daniel Defoe and analyzes colonialism in his novel "Robinson Crusoe". It discusses how Crusoe establishes dominance over the native island and Friday, naming Friday and treating him as a servant. The document examines how Crusoe imagines himself as the ruler and engages in acts of possession and power over the land and its people, representing colonial domination and relations of power.

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Name : Rita Dabhi Sem :1 Roll no. : 28 Enrollment no. : 2069108420200007 Paper : Neoclassical Literature Topic : Colonialism in Robinson Crusoe Submitted : Department of English MKB University Batch : 2019-2021 Email : dabhirita1198@gmail.com
About Author : Daniel Defoe Born : 1660 Died : 24th April 1731 He was an English trader , writer , journalist , pamphleteer and spy . he was also a pioneer of business journalism . His notable works are : Robinson Crusoe Moll Flanders Colonel Jake Hymn to the pillory
What is colonialism :- colonialism is a policy of nation seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories , generally with the aim of economic dominance . Dictionary meaning :- The policy or practice of a wealthy or powerful Nation's maintaining or extending its control over other countries , specially in establishing settlement or exploring resources .
Colonialism in Robinson Crusoe :- Robinson Crusoe has become the prototype colonial novel . And has helped postcolonial critics thrive on its many nuances and themes including colonial domination racialised relations , power and the hegemony and geographical conquest .
Colonialism originated in a fantasy of power and control . The European worked at making the dream / fantasy real . Daniel Defoe shows two interesting features in the Robinson Crusoe :
Crusoe Friday Master Slave
Imagination , Power and Dominance : This is the colonial theme where the wightman established his rule and dominance over the native land and people . The colonial theme is a made explicit in a series of thoughts Crusoe has : My island was now peopled , and I thought very rich in subjects and it was a me a merry reflection which I frequently made . Here Crusoe imagens himself Governor , ruler , authority and sole power .
Thus Crusoe who imagines himself as a ruler than proceeds to materially and actuality , dominate Friday and Island itself . It is also significant that Crusoe names the man he meets . I made him now his name should be Friday , which was the day I saved his life : I called him so for the memory of the time ; I likewise taught him to say master , and then let him know that to be my name.
He called him Friday which may or may not be the Man's real name . Naming the place one discovered was a convention of all colonial exploration . Naming gave European colonial travel a certain privilege and power over the object name . Crusoe also casts himself in the roll of ruler through the language , power and politics . Naming thus become an act of possession and power which establish the relation between the discover (Crusoe) and the discovered (Friday).
Colonialism is also seen in how Crusoe treats Friday once they leave the Island . Crusoe answer to prayer , one who he looked to like a son , he civilize" so that he can become a part of the great land of England , but not as a brother of friend only as a servant . ..my man Friday accompanying me very honestly in all these ramblings , and proving a most faithful servant upon all accessions.
Neoclassical literature sem 1
Neoclassical literature sem 1

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Neoclassical literature sem 1

  • 1. Name : Rita Dabhi Sem :1 Roll no. : 28 Enrollment no. : 2069108420200007 Paper : Neoclassical Literature Topic : Colonialism in Robinson Crusoe Submitted : Department of English MKB University Batch : 2019-2021 Email : dabhirita1198@gmail.com
  • 2. About Author : Daniel Defoe Born : 1660 Died : 24th April 1731 He was an English trader , writer , journalist , pamphleteer and spy . he was also a pioneer of business journalism . His notable works are : Robinson Crusoe Moll Flanders Colonel Jake Hymn to the pillory
  • 3. What is colonialism :- colonialism is a policy of nation seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories , generally with the aim of economic dominance . Dictionary meaning :- The policy or practice of a wealthy or powerful Nation's maintaining or extending its control over other countries , specially in establishing settlement or exploring resources .
  • 4. Colonialism in Robinson Crusoe :- Robinson Crusoe has become the prototype colonial novel . And has helped postcolonial critics thrive on its many nuances and themes including colonial domination racialised relations , power and the hegemony and geographical conquest .
  • 5. Colonialism originated in a fantasy of power and control . The European worked at making the dream / fantasy real . Daniel Defoe shows two interesting features in the Robinson Crusoe :
  • 7. Imagination , Power and Dominance : This is the colonial theme where the wightman established his rule and dominance over the native land and people . The colonial theme is a made explicit in a series of thoughts Crusoe has : My island was now peopled , and I thought very rich in subjects and it was a me a merry reflection which I frequently made . Here Crusoe imagens himself Governor , ruler , authority and sole power .
  • 8. Thus Crusoe who imagines himself as a ruler than proceeds to materially and actuality , dominate Friday and Island itself . It is also significant that Crusoe names the man he meets . I made him now his name should be Friday , which was the day I saved his life : I called him so for the memory of the time ; I likewise taught him to say master , and then let him know that to be my name.
  • 9. He called him Friday which may or may not be the Man's real name . Naming the place one discovered was a convention of all colonial exploration . Naming gave European colonial travel a certain privilege and power over the object name . Crusoe also casts himself in the roll of ruler through the language , power and politics . Naming thus become an act of possession and power which establish the relation between the discover (Crusoe) and the discovered (Friday).
  • 10. Colonialism is also seen in how Crusoe treats Friday once they leave the Island . Crusoe answer to prayer , one who he looked to like a son , he civilize" so that he can become a part of the great land of England , but not as a brother of friend only as a servant . ..my man Friday accompanying me very honestly in all these ramblings , and proving a most faithful servant upon all accessions.