Abstract:With an analysis of the characterization of Robinson, the main character in Daniel Defoe’s novel Robinson Crusoe, this paper explores the positive influence of individualism on his life. The description of the life of Robinson on the isle has been combined with the discussion of the affirmation of his creation, his pioneering spirit and his wisdom against the challenge of survival crisis. In this paper, the evolution of the human society and the people’s adaptation to circumstances has been approached symbolically. The main concerns of this paper include Defoe’s concept of individualism, Robinson’s understanding of individualism and its values, the relationship between individualism and Robinson’s family and marriage, and the individualism and Robinson’s concept of society.

Key words: Daniel Defoe; Robinson Crusoe; individualism

摘要:本文通过对鲁滨逊这个人物形象的分析，揭示“个人主义”在鲁滨逊生命中的积极作用。论文结合鲁滨逊荒岛生活过程的描述，肯定主人公挑战生存危机时所表现出的开拓进取精神和生存智慧的同时，认真解读文本，梳理小说中所体现出来的、具有象征性代表意义的人类社会生活方式以及人类把握自然、利用自然的演进历程。论文涉及的主要论点包括：笛福对个人主义的理解；个人主义与鲁滨逊价值观念；个人主义与鲁滨逊的家庭婚姻关系；个人主义与鲁滨逊的社会观念。

关键词：丹尼尔·笛福；鲁滨逊漂流记；个人主义