Author: Daniel Defoe Publisher: William Taylor # of pages

1.5.Minor characters:

Friday - Servant to Robinson Crusoe. He is probably the first non-white character to be given a realistic, individualized, and humane portrayal in the English novel. Friday has a huge literary and cultural importance. At the moment when Crusoe teaches Friday to call him “Master”, Friday becomes an enduring political symbol of imperialism.

Xury - Former servant to Crusoe. Is later given to the Portuguese Sea Captain as an indentured servant.

The Widow - Friend to Robinson Crusoe. She looks over his assets while he is away.

Portuguese Sea Captain - Helps save Robinson Crusoe from slavery. Is very generous and close with Crusoe; helps him with his money and plantation. He is loyal, honouring his duties toward Crusoe even after twenty-eight years. Finally, he is extremely generous, paying Crusoe more than market value for the animal skins and slave boy after picking Crusoe up at sea, and giving Crusoe handsome gifts when leaving Brazil.

The Spaniard - Rescued by Robinson Crusoe and helps him escape his island.

Robinson Crusoe's father - A merchant named Kreutznaer.