Read the following passage from Defoe's Robinson Crusoe: As I had once done thus in my breaking away from my parents, so I could
not be content now, but I must go and leave the happy view I had of being a rich and thriving man in my new plantation, only to pursue a rash and immoderate desire of rising faster than the nature of the thing admitted (33). What word best illustrates Crusoe's attitude toward his decisions, as seen in this passage? A.Joyful
B. Cynical
C. Contented
D. Frustrated
Option C. The word "contented" best illustrates Crusoe's attitude toward his decisions, as seen in the passage.
Explanation:
In the passage showed on the question from Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe", Crusoe is reflecting about his decision of living the comfortable situation he is currently at, in order to follow his ambitions and desires. Crusoe's attitude toward his decisions is a contented one, as he does not show any regret or fear of the adventure and risk he is about to embark on. As the word "contented" refers, Crusoe is happy and at ease with his own decision making process and is ready to move to the next chapter.
