In Daniel Defoe's novel, "Robinson Crusoe," the titular character struggles to remain moral in a society which places great significance on the attainment of power and wealth. At first, Crusoe can be characterized as a man who is in large part a product of his environment and the ideals of current society. He takes advantage of every possible opportunity and still remains ... on life while concurrently maintaining a spiritual drive. Defoe demonstrates that both ways of living can be interconnected and exercised simultaneously. This connection may be best expressed in an instance when Crusoe ...

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