Chapter 7 of Robinson Crusoe: Transition to Agriculture

⛺️Crusoe sets up a home in a valley and creates a comfortable living space called his Bower.

🌱Crusoe starts planting rice and barley crops, transitioning from hunting and gathering to agriculture.

📖Crusoe reflects on his past mistakes and embraces religious practices, observing the weekly Sabbath and reading the Bible daily.

🛠️Crusoe continues to improve his living conditions by enlarging his cave, building furniture, and learning new skills.

💪Crusoe's perseverance and hard work pay off as he develops new skills and adapts to his environment.

What does Crusoe do in this chapter?

—In this chapter, Crusoe explores the island, sets up a home in a valley, starts planting crops, and continues to improve his living conditions.

What new skills does Crusoe learn?

—Crusoe learns how to weave baskets and sews his clothes. He also develops agricultural skills by planting crops.

What does Crusoe reflect on?

—Crusoe reflects on his past mistakes, repents, and embraces religious practices, observing the weekly Sabbath and reading the Bible daily.

How does Crusoe showcase self-reliance?

—Crusoe showcases self-reliance by using his time indoors during the rainy season to learn new skills and improve his living conditions.

What is the significance of Crusoe's transition to agriculture?

—Crusoe's transition to agriculture symbolizes his transformation from a primitive hunter-gatherer to a civilized individual. It also aligns with the Protestant belief in hard work as a virtue.

00:09Crusoe explores the island and discovers valuable resources.

00:37Crusoe sets up a home in a valley called his Bower.

01:22Crusoe starts planting rice and barley crops, transitioning to agriculture.

01:53Crusoe reflects on his past mistakes and embraces religious practices.

01:56Crusoe continues to improve his living conditions and learn new skills.