2. Short-response prompt (15 points) 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.