3. The history of writing the work of “Robinson Crusoe”

Friendship is a blessing

It represents a form of relationship between people based on mutual respect, liking, common interests, closeness, mutual understanding. Friendship as a form of human communication is close to the concepts of kinship, friendship, brotherhood, but from a psychological point of view, it differs from them in its individuality, choice, and feeling. As a moral psychological phenomenon and a personal trait, friendship changes with the age of a person (friendship in childhood, adolescence), with the formation of a person (friendship in school, student years, in the army). Socio-ethical environment, people's lifestyle determines the essence of friendship. Mutual interest (Epicurus, representatives of utilitarianism), feeling of "natural liking" (A. Smith), helping to achieve happiness (18th century French enlighteners) and others were considered as the basis of friendship. True, lasting friendship is formed on the basis of understanding the common goals and ideals of high social importance. Friendship is also expressed in positive relations between nations and peoples. The same feeling was found in the work of the famous English poet Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe. While walking on a deserted island, Robinson meets a young man whom he names Friday . Friday is the first person Crusoe introduces into the social order of the island. His name, of course, isn't Friday by birth, but this is the name that Crusoe gives him after saving him from the hands of the cannibals. Crusoe also teaches Friday to speak English, encourages him to eat goat (you know, instead of human flesh), and aids in his conversion to Christianity.

The first and most obvious point about Friday's relationship with Crusoe is that Friday is Crusoe's subordinate. Friday always calls Crusoe "master," for example. Crusoe also mentions that their relationship is much like that of "a Child to a Father" (176). Why does Crusoe not see Friday as his equal, even after Friday converts to Christianity?
Crusoe's dominant relationship to Friday produces a pretty interesting dynamic between the two of them. See, for example, Crusoe's description of Friday as he is sleeping: He was a comely handsome Fellow, perfectly well made; with straight strong Limbs, not too large; tall and well shap'd, and as I reckon, about twenty six Years of Age. He had a very good Countenance, not a fierce and surly Aspect; but seem'd to have something very manly in his Face, and yet he had all the Sweetness and Softness of an European in his Countenance too, especially when he smil'd. His Hair was long and black, not curl'd like Wool; his Forehaed very high, and large, and a great Vivacity and sparkling Sharpness in his Eyes. The Coulour of his Skin was not quite black, but very tawny; and yet not of an ugly yellow nauseous tawny, as the Brasilians, and Virginias, and other Natives of America are; but of bright kind of a dun olive Colour, that had in it something very agreeable; tho' not very easy to describe. (173)
Crusoe spends a great deal of time describing Friday's body, to be sure, especially the ways in which he resembles a European .
Robinson Crusoe is a famous figure from literature who is known for his time spent shipwrecked on a deserted island. One of the most famous aspects of his story is his relationship with Friday, a native of the island whom Crusoe saves from being eaten by cannibals.This encounter has led to much debate over how Robinson Crusoe treated Friday. Some argue that Crusoe was essentially a slave-owner, forcing Friday to work for him and converting him to Christianity against his will.Others have argued that Crusoe actually did treat Friday fairly well. They point out that Crusoe taught Friday how to read and write, which was a valuable skill at that time. Crusoe also allowed Friday to make his own decisions and even encouraged him to convert to Christianity of his own free will.So, how did Robinson Crusoe really treat Friday? The answer may depend on your point of view. However, there is no denyng that Crusoe’s relationship with Friday was one of the most interesting aspects of his time spent on the island.When Robinson Crusoe was shipwrecked on a deserted island 28 years ago, he never could have imagined that he would one day make fast friends with one of its residents. But that’s exactly what happened when he met Friday, a native of the island who helped him survive and eventually thrive in his new home.The two became inseparable, and their friendship was the one thing that got them through the tough times. From building shelter and finding food to fending off pirates and wild animals, they did everything together.And although they came from very different backgrounds, they had a lot in common. They both loved adventure, hated being bored, and were always looking for ways to improve their situation.But as the years went on, they started to change. Crusoe became more set in his ways, while Friday became more curious and independent. And although they still loved each other dearly, their friendship was no longer enough to keep them together.So, after 28 years, Crusoe left the island, leaving Friday behind. It was a sad parting, but it was also the best thing for both of them.Who knows what adventures they’ll have next, and what new friends they’ll make along the way. But one thing is for sure: their friendship will never be forgotten.