his land. This shows a strong colonial idea. In the text, he never doubts his right to rule. This thinking is common in colonial times. Crusoe becomes the owner of the island without asking anyone.

Master of Friday: Crusoe saves a native man and names him Friday. He does not ask Friday’s real name. He teaches him English and calls him “my servant.” Crusoe says, 

“I showed him my ladder, made him go up, and carried him into my cave, and he became my servant;” 

This shows a master-slave idea. Crusoe does not treat Friday as an equal. He wants Friday to become like a European. This is a clear sign of colonial thinking. Crusoe’s way with Friday shows power, not friendship.

Teach and Change: Crusoe teaches Friday to wear clothes and pray. He teaches him Christian beliefs. He wants Friday to forget his own culture. Crusoe says Friday became “a good Christian.” He feels happy to change on Friday. This is another sign of colonialism. It shows that Crusoe sees his way as the best. He thinks his religion, dress, and food are better. He never tries to learn from Friday. This shows the pride of a colonial ruler.

Control and Rule: Crusoe controls the island like a king. He makes laws for himself and others. He decides where people will live and what they will do. He says, 

“ I was king and lord of all this country indefensibly, and had a right of possession; ” 

He even gives guns to Friday and tells him how to use them. Crusoe is not just surviving—he is ruling. This power and control are marks of colonial rule. He wants order and respect like a leader of a land.

Look at Natives: Crusoe sees the island's natives as uncivilized. He fears them and calls them “savages and subjects.” He says,

I had the lives of all my subjects at my absolute command; 

He thinks their culture is wrong and they are subject to being civilised. He believes they need to be saved or changed. He wants to stop their customs and teach them his own. He does not try to understand their life. This thinking is very colonial. It shows how Crusoe sees his way as better. He never sees them as equal human beings.

So finally, Crusoe is a colonialist in many ways. He takes the land without asking. He rules others and calls himself king. He teaches Friday to be like him. He believes his way is best. His words and actions show power and pride. Crusoe may be a hero to some, but his actions show clear colonial ideas.