Robinson Crusoe Characters
Every major character in Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, with a portrait, who they are and the chapters they appear in.
Robinson CrusoeProtagonist · 20 chaptersAn adventurous, stubborn Englishman turned resourceful castaway who survives, rules, and eventually leaves a desert island.
FridayMajor character · 7 chaptersA rescued islander who becomes Crusoe’s loyal companion, quick learner, and brave helper in survival and later travels.
The CannibalsAntagonist · 6 chaptersA visiting war-party of native cannibals who land to perform ritual feasts and seize prisoners for eating.
The English CaptainMajor character · 5 chaptersAn experienced English merchant captain who arrives exhausted but courteous and later helps Crusoe retake a mutinous ship.
The Portuguese CaptainMinor character · 5 chaptersA seasoned Portuguese ship captain who rescues Crusoe, safeguards his belongings, and later helps reconnect him to his Brazilian affairs.
XuryMinor character · 4 chaptersA resourceful ship's boy who partners with Crusoe in a daring escape and later goes under the Portuguese captain's care in Brazil.
The MutineersAntagonist · 3 chaptersA group of armed, disorderly sailors who rebel against their officers and bring violence and instability to Crusoe’s island.
The SpaniardMajor character · 3 chaptersA battered Spanish castaway rescued from cannibals who becomes a courteous, practical ally to Crusoe and a link to other Europeans.
The WidowMinor character · 3 chaptersA faithful widow who has stewarded Crusoe’s Brazilian affairs and receives his gratitude and money on his return.
Friday's FatherMajor character · 2 chaptersFriday's elderly father, a rescued captive whose recovery wins Crusoe and Friday mutual trust and helps expand their small community.
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