The Questioning of Faith in Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe...

The enlightenment period was a time of vast change among the greater population of England. This once torn nation divided by the split in religions, and the roulette wheel of monarchs and kings has finally slowed. England was once again becoming a unified front and was at the forefront of the changing civilization. Laws were changing, people were gaining new rights, and power of free choice. Women could now have a say in matters. Access to knowledge and literature was becoming more abundant and the world was growing as new cultures were being discovered in far off lands. As Dorinda Outram explains in Panorama of the Enlightenment she proclaims that â€Å"the Enlightenment may equally be seen as a world drama of cross cultural contact, a†¦show more content†¦Defoe uses clear-cut examples in Robinson Crusoe to show the representation of the Christian Church throughout this work. He uses clear representations that any person of this time period could connect with their faith. An early example can be seen with Defoe telling of Crusoe erecting a cross on the island. This is of course the most recognizable image within the Christian faith, and stands true with most other faiths as well. Though this may only be a way for the character [Crusoe] to keep track of the days he is stranded on this island, it has an underlying meaning. As Christopher Hill describes in his look at Robinson Crusoe, â€Å"Crusoe’s attempt to honor the Sabbath day by notching sticks† (Hill 9). This is a clear representation of the faith that Crusoe has in god, and how he shares this with the people of this time period. The actions that Crusoe takes are much of that of the people of England who have had tragic events happen to them. They believe this to be the test of their faith in god. They erect monuments [churches] or place items or religious belief throughout their establishment such as angels or images of the holly spirit. Like much of the Christian society â€Å"Bi ble readings and meditation, moreover have heightened Crusoe’s awareness of his Puritainized Christian responsibility† (Egan 455). They use these as a constant reminder of their strength in their faith. Crusoe doesShow MoreRelatedFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 PagesDID YOU KNOW?: By the Numbers 93 Workplace Romance 94 The Employment-at-Will Doctrine 95 Exceptions to the Doctrine 96 Contractual Relationship 96 Statutory Considerations 96 Public Policy Violation 96 Implied Employment Contract 96 Breech of Good Faith 97 PART 3 STAFFING THE ORGANIZATION Chapter 5 Human Resource Planning and Job Analysis 110 Learning Outcomes 110 Introduction 112 An Organizational Framework 112 ETHICAL ISSUES IN HRM: Competitive Intelligence 114 Linking Organizational Strategy