Robinson Crusoe's perspective on life has changed drastically since he rebelled against his father's wishes as a young man. Describe what has become...

is a true
emblem of the British Empirewhich is to say, even in redemption, a very problematic character.
He trades in human life, invests in plantations tilled by slaves, and embarks on an Atlantic
slave ship in order to bring more slaves from Africa.

However, the fact of
his (semi-)redemption is significant. Early in life, he is obstinate and stubborn. There is an
air of rebellion in his decision to go...