Fate and Freewill in the Context of the George Eliot’s Work ‘Middle March’ and Daniel Defoe’s Work ‘the Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

Abstract

This paper intends to discuss the topic of fate and freewill in the context of the George Eliot’s work ‘Middle March’ and Daniel Defoe’s work ‘The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808).This paper would also inculcate the religious and historical context relating to that era.

Introduction

From the times human history dates back to there have always been a debate over fate and Free will. In the Context of this paper we will be discussing two such factors. Fate in the context of this paper is defined as the circumstances which are out the of human control, it tends to render the fact that someone, somewhere is controlling the life of the human beings and it seems that the world around us is working to a certain principle (dictionary.reference.com). However, the concept of freewill tends to exist in opposition of the fate; free will is interpreted as one’s choice to indulge in an activity.

The long debate over freewill and fate stretches itself to the fact that if a person is destined to do a thing, a thing which I beyond his or her control than the concept of free will should cease to exist. On the other hand the debate tends to stand its ground on the argument that if a human performs his or her preferred actions that individual is in control and the concept of fate should than cease to exist (dictionary.reference.com). We will be discussing both of these factors in the light of George Eliot’s work ‘Middle March’ and Daniel Defoe’s work ‘The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808).

Discussion

Discussion however will include the above mentioned works in the light of the principles of fate and freewill.

The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808)

The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808) is the work of Daniel Defoe, who holds the credit of being the first novel writer of the English Language. The book tends to incite and inspire the reader regarding the times one goes through in any adventure. Robinson...