8-+First+Days

[|Spark Notes]

Important Key Points: >     Thanks to Ellie for these notes!
 *  R.C. Tries to find a place to make a permanent shelter, and considers many things before making his final decision.
 *  He wants a place near fresh water, with a view of the sea, away from the heat and animals.
 *  Uses wood stakes and cable to make walls.
 *  The next day, Crusoe puts all his food, tools, and a hammock inside.
 *  Crusoe builds a cellar and puts his gunpowder in it after worrying about it exploding by lightning during a storm.
 *  Crusoe finds goats and kills one and its child.
 *  RC puts up a large cross and puts his date of arrival on the island on it, September 30, 1659. He also cuts a notch into it for every day.
 *  Two cats and a dog from the ship accompany Crusoe on the island.
 *  Crusoe records the “Good and Evil” circumstances of his situation.
 *  Crusoe finds ink and paper, and tries to write a few times because he finds it easier than having things jumping around in his head.