Robinson Crusoe Reading/Discussion Questions
What is important about the title?
What are the conflicts in Robinson Crusoe? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional) did you notice in this novel?
How does Daniel Defoe reveal character in Robinson Crusoe?
What are some themes in the story? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
What are some symbols in Robinson Crusoe? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
Are the characters consistent in their actions? Which of the characters are fully developed? How? Why?
Do you find the characters likable? Are the characters persons you would want to meet?
How do loneliness, fear, and isolation affect (and shape) the characters?
Does the novel end the way you expected? How? Why?
What is the central/primary purpose of Robinson Crusoe? Is the purpose important or meaningful?
How essential is the setting to the story? Could the story have taken place anywhere else?
How important is friendship and/or camaraderie to Robinson Crusoe?
Compare/contrast Robinson Crusoe with other works by Daniel Defoe? How does Robinson Crusoe fit into Defoe's body of works?
Would you recommend Robinson Crusoe to a friend?
Lombardi, Esther. "'Robinson Crusoe' Questions for Study and Discussion." ThoughtCo, Aug. 27, 2020, thoughtco.com/robinson-crusoe-questions-for-study-741248.