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Important Key Facts:


 * Robinson Crusoe speaks to the readers in a conversational manner, telling his life’s story.
 * He was born Robinson Kreutznaur; his father was from Germany. The name was shortened to Crusoe
 * His oldest brother was killed in the war, and his other brother disappeared.
 * Crusoe’s father encourages him to study law, but he wants to go to sea.
 * His father begs him to take “the middle course” in life, and warns him that if he goes to sea, he is doomed for disaster. His father cannot give his blessing.
 * At first, R.C. thinks he will follow his father’s advice and vows to stay home, but that promise lasts only a few days.
 * Crusoe tries to persuade his mother to plead his case to his father, but she won’t have any part of it.

Thanks to Mrs. Plantan for those notes!