According to Wikipedia, “Daniel Defoe (/dɪˈfoʊ/; born Daniel Foe; c. 1660 – 24 April 1731) was an English novelist, journalist, merchant, pamphleteer and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, which is claimed to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations.[2] He has been seen as one of the earliest proponents of the English novel, and helped to popularize the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson.[3] Defoe wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent a period in prison. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted him.”
Daniel, also Wrote, Robinson Crusoe. Within the story, Crusoe sets sail with many other sailors on the ocean. Against his fathers wishes, he decides to go anywise. There then is a massive deadly storm that falls upon the men, and ends up killing every one on the boat except for Crusoe. He sees a small Island and swims over to it, and gathers as many supplies as possible. He then attempts to do the impossible, survive on a dessert island.
The storm is very important in this story, like many others. He goes through immense change because of the storm, not only physically, as his body then goes into survival mode, but also mentally, as he regrets going on the trip and talks about seeing his father again and never leaving land. This is significant, as the character we were introduced to is no longer the character we know.
In many stories, Storms are used as a significant plot detail, to either reveal, or change parts of the story. Robinson Crusoe is no different. The storm gives Crusoe regret and sadness, and changes him. Crusoe gets a new outlook and life and survival because of it.
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