Read the following passage from Chapter 16 of The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, in which Crusoe reflects on his relationship to the island and its inhabitants:
My island was now peopled, and I thought myself very rich
in subjects; and it was a merry reflection, which I
frequently made, how like a king I looked. First of all, the
whole country was my own property, so that I had an
undoubted right of dominion. Secondly, my people were
perfectly subjected-I was absolutely lord and
lawgiver-they all owed their lives to me, and were ready
to lay down their lives, if there had been occasion for it, for
me. It was remarkable, too, I had but three subjects, and
they were of three different religions-my man Friday was
a Protestant, his father was a Pagan and a cannibal, and
the Spaniard was a Papist. However, I allowed liberty of
conscience throughout my dominions.
Explain Defoe's point of view on colonialism in the passage. Then analyze how the scene could
be interpreted as satire to express that point of view. Be sure to use specific details from the
passage in your response. Explain Defoe's point of view on colonialism in the passage. Then
analyze how the scene could be interpreted as satire to express that point of view. Be sure to
use specific details from the passage in your response.