Robinson Crusoe

Moral Values
Moral values refer to the lessons that we can learn from the story or poem.
These values are closely linked to the themes of the book.

Values Examples
1. Hard-working * Crusoe works hard to build a good and secure home that will protect him from bad
weather and his enemies.
* Crusoe makes his own clothes, utensils and everything else he needs.
2. Gratitude * Friday is grateful to Crusoe for saving his life and becomes his trusted friend.
* The second English captain and his loyal crew are grateful to Crusoe because he saves
them from the mutineers.
3. Loyalty and Faithfulness * Friday remains faithful to Crusoe as a valued companion.
*Brazilians take good care of his farm and land in Brazil during his long absence.
4. Courage and * Even though the cannibals were scary, Crusoe saves first Friday and then his father and
Determination the Spaniard from them.
* Crusoe helps to fight the mutineers who have taken control of the second English
captain’s ship.
5. Faith in God * Crusoe has faith in God. This gives him t he strength to survive all alone on the deserted
island.
* He shares his faith with Friday, teaching him the difference between Good and Evil.
6. Tolerance and Harmony * Crusoe is able to live in peace with Friday who looks and acts very differently from him.
Between Races * The Spanish and English learn to live with one another on the island.