Abstract

Although the novel Robinson Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe and the film Cast Away starred by Tom Cruise are set in different times with different forms of expression, both of their spiritual contents influence the human society in a great degree. The spirits and themes reflected in the book and the film have great values to our lives and the entire society. Through the comparison and analysis of the main characters and themes of these two works, this thesis mainly studies the influence of Robinson’s spirit on the society and the deep meaning of Cast Away.

Key words: spiritual value, comparison of themes, Robinson’s value

CONTENTS

中文摘要

Abstract

1.-Introduction-1

1.1.-Daniel Defoe and Robinson Crusoe-1

1.2.-Cast Away-2

2.-Themes of Robinson Crusoe and Cast Away-2

2.1.-The themes of Robinson Crusoe-2

2.1.1.-The relationships between man and God (nature)-2

2.1.2.-Glorification of labor-3

2.1.3.-Glorification of the courageous bourgeois-5

2.2.-The theme of Cast Away-6

3.-Comparison between Robinson and Chuck-7

3.1.-Social background-7

3.2.-Personality-8

3.3.-Fate-9

4.-Compare their impact on social value and culture-9

4.1.-The impact of Robinson Crusoe on social value-9

4.2.-The impact of Cast Away and its deep meaning-10

5.-Conclusion-10

Works cited-11