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A 7 page research paper that argues that Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe and Samuel Richardson's Pamela are both examples of "coming of age" novels. Defoe pictures a classic tale of adventure in which a young man is tested by adversity, which leads him to a maturity that is symbolized by deepening spirituality. Richardson's female protagonist, Pamela, on the other hand, does not change as much as have her existing virtue and resolve tested. From this experience, Pamela learns that she can make her own way in the world without the protection from temptation provided by her parents. No additional sources cited.
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This description is applicable to both Daniel Defoes Robinson Crusoe and Samuel Richardsons Pamela. Defoe pictures a classic tale of adventure in which a young man is tested by adversity,
which leads him to a maturity that is symbolized by deepening spirituality. Richardsons female protagonist, Pamela, on the other hand, does not change as much as have her
existing virtue and resolve tested. From this experience, Pamela learns that she can make her own way in the world without the protection from temptation provided by her parents.
Defoes protagonist, at the beginning of his saga, is a brash young man who disagrees with the wisdom and maturity of his father. Crusoe explains that he was drawn toward
the sea, while his father counseled him to aim for a less adventuresome profession, such as the study of law (Defoe). Says Crusoe, "I would be satisfied with nothing but
going to sea, and my inclination to this led me so strongly against the will, nay, the commands of my father, and against all the entreaties and persuasions of my
mother and other friends" (Defoe). It is this rebellion, disregarding the wisdom of his father and the feelings of his mother that Crusoe, in later life, attributes "directly to the
life of misery which was to befall me" (Defoe). Crusoes defiance of his father relates also to his willfulness toward God, who, of course, is his spiritual "father."
In this regard, the story of his passage to adult maturity entails his spiritual development from that of a brash, youthful rebellion toward a mature acceptance of Gods
will, and an appropriate thankfulness for the simpler things of life.. This theme is evident in the way that Defoe pictures God as playing an active role in Crusoes
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