In the story of<em> Robinson Crusoe</em>, wrtten by Daniel Defoe in 1719, <em>Friday</em> is the name of a Native, who was saved by Crusoe and became a very close company for him. They developed a good relationship, and he was considered more thant a mere servant. Friday was so <em>grateful</em> for all he received from Crusoe that he would rather die than to lose his companion.