Question

question 2 of 10
based on the events in robinson crusoe, which statement most likely reflects defoes beliefs about governors and subjects?
a. the worst governors are the ones who refuse to use physical threats to control their subjects.
b. the worst governors are the ones who force their subjects to conform to different religious practices.
c. the best governors are the ones who work hard and follow honest practices when managing subjects.
d. the best governors are the ones who maintain control of their subjects with manipulation and mental control.

Explanation:

In Robinson Crusoe, Crusoe's management of Friday (his "subject") shows a hard - working and honest approach. Crusoe teaches Friday skills, language, etc., in a relatively straightforward way. Option A about using physical threats is not in line with the positive aspects of governance shown in the novel. Option B about forcing religious practices is not a central theme of the novel's view on governance. Option D about manipulation and mental control is not the main way Crusoe interacts with Friday. Crusoe's actions (working hard to build a life on the island and treating Friday in a way that involves teaching and mutual respect to an extent) support the idea that hard - working and honest governors (like Crusoe in his small "governance" of the island situation) are good.

Answer:

C. The best governors are the ones who work hard and follow honest practices when managing subjects.