The story is a "spiritual autobiography". Crusoe’s isolation leads to a religious awakening , where he interprets his survival as divine providence and his shipwreck as a punishment for his "original sin" of disobedience.
The narrative is presented as an autobiography of Robinson Crusoe, a young man from York who defies his father’s advice to pursue a "middle station" in life, choosing instead a perilous career at sea . Robinson Crusoe
Critics often view Crusoe as the epitome of capitalist self-reliance . He tracks time, inventories his goods, and views his surroundings through the lens of productivity and ownership. The story is a "spiritual autobiography"