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What stands out most in the novel is the detailed description of Crusoe's
adventures to stay alive. From building a shelter to hunting and farming, Defoe
shows us the ability to adapt and ingenuity of humans in the face of adversity.
Although it was not Defoe's main intention, the novel is infused with a
colonialist vision of the time. Crusoe sees himself as superior to the "savages"
he encounters on the island, forcing us to reflect on the complexities of the
historical context in which the play was written.