The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe.
Robinson Crusoe
major
Also known as Bob, Robin, Poor Robin Crusoe, Robinson, Unknown
Shipwrecked Englishman who survives alone on a desert island for decades.
Friday
major
Also known as XV Friday, poor Friday, Poor Friday
Native man rescued by Crusoe, becomes his loyal companion and servant.
The Captain
supporting
Also known as the captain, The captain
English captain whose ship is taken by mutineers, later rescued by Crusoe.
Xury
supporting
Also known as poor Xury
Moorish boy who escapes slavery with Crusoe and is later sold.
Mutineers
supporting
Also known as Mutineers
Rebellious sailors who take over a ship and are subdued by Crusoe.
The Spaniards
supporting
Also known as the Spaniards
Spanish sailors rescued from cannibals who later assist Crusoe.
Atkins
minor
Mutineer who later repents and becomes a leader among the island settlers.
Tom Smith
minor
Also known as Smith
Sailor and mutineer who participates in the rebellion against the captain.
The Master
minor
Also known as the master, The master, Master, master
Captain of the Turkish ship that captures Crusoe, enslaving him.
Poll
minor
Also known as honest Poll
Talking parrot tamed by Crusoe, his companion on the island.
Seignior Inglese
minor
Also known as Seignior
Portuguese captain who rescues Crusoe from Africa and treats him kindly.
Benamuckee
minor
Deity worshipped by Friday's tribe, mentioned in religious discussions.