Book Quote by Daniel Defoe
“I was born in the Year 1632, in the City of York, of a good Family, tho' not of that Country, my Father being a Foreigner of Bremen, who settled first at Hull; He got a good Estate by Merchandise, and leaving off his Trade, lived afterward at York, from whence he had married my Mother, whose Relations were named Robinson, a very good Family in that Country, and from whom I was called Robinson Kreutznaer; but by the usual Corruption of Words in England, we are now called, nay we call ourselves, and write our Name Crusoe, and so my Companions always call'd me.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Robinson Crusoe, 1719
Provides a detailed self‑introduction, explaining name changes and origins, illustrating identity formation through language and migration.
In simple terms: He explains his complex family background and name evolution.
Key Takeaway
Names shape identity.
Themes
identity
migration
language
history
Mood
thoughtful
historical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family history research
- immigration studies
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
genealogy
cultural assimilation
personal narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- How do names influence personal identity?
- What does his story say about cultural adaptation?
A Different Perspective
Historical records may be ambiguous.
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