Much has been written about themes other than
adventure hidden in the depths of Defoe'snovel. However, the overall prevailing theme is that of
an adventure genre.
By definition the adventure genre is dominated by
danger, action, risks and excitement. They take place in unusual settings unlike that which
people encounter everyday. The action is fast paced and extraordinary compared to daily
life.
Robinson Crusoe contains all of these elements and more. The adventure
begins with the wreck of Crusoe's ship and his immediate action to salvage materials that he can
use to survive. Each day Crusoe must solve problems and find new ways to survive the elements,
hunger and occasional savages. Further adventures have him taming and domesticating wild goats,
learning to grow food to survive, meeting a converting a savage named Friday into a companion
and helping a group of sailors and captain who arrive to restore order to their ship. They in
turn, take Crusoe back home.
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