Throughout Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe there is a recurring theme of superiority. During his stay on the island, Robinson Crusoe seems to be preoccupied with making the island his and changing it to his own wants and desires. He frequently calls it his island and refers to himself as “King” or “Governour”. Crusoe’s treatment of those around him, especially Xury and Friday, also show his feelings of superiority. Robinson Crusoe’s sentiments are …showed first 75 words of 782 total…

…showed last 75 words of 782 total…Crusoe should not be considered to be the norm for all instances of English justice. There were some instances where Native Americans and Africans were mistreated, abused and killed. Not to mention that the English explorers often displaced many of the natives they encountered out of their homes. However, the English brand is much more humane than just needless slaughter of the natives, as was practiced by Spanish explorers that came to the New World.