Robinson Crusoe Bedside Lamp.2: English Learning Reader

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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Robinson Crusoe is based on the real-life experience of Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk, who lived alone on an island for five years. It is a memoir-style adventure novel. The protagonist, Robinson, is not content with a leisurely and ordinary life and is determined to embark on maritime adventures. At the age of 19, he defied his family's objections and ran away to become a sailor. During a storm, he once thought of giving up, but once he adapted, he resolved to continue his adventures. Soon after, their ship was attacked by pirates, and Robinson was captured and became a slave of the Moors. Later, he was rescued and traveled to Brazil on a Portuguese ship, where he managed a plantation. During a slave trade journey to Africa, Robinson's ship encountered a storm and ran aground, leaving only him alive. Stranded on a desolate island, he began a 28 years, 2 months, and 19 days of island life. After an initial period of despair, the lonely and helpless Robinson did not complain about his fate but instead sought to survive and hoped for rescue in the future. He built a raft, transported food, gunpowder, tools, and other supplies from the ship that had not sunk to the island for future use. He set up a shelter, hunted and fished, domesticated goats, grew crops, and ground grain. He also made pottery, sewed leather clothing, baked bread, and carved a dugout canoe. Overcoming numerous challenges, Robinson survived on the island and meticulously recorded every event that occurred there. Later, Robinson rescued a native from cannibals and named him "Friday." Friday willingly became his slave and became Robinson's loyal servant and dependent companion. Finally, a British ship docked nearby. Robinson helped the captain quell a mutiny among the crew and recapture the ship, finally allowing him to leave the island and return to England. The complete Robinson Crusoe consists of three parts, and this excerpt covers the first two parts. In the third part, Robinson embarks on another journey away from home.