Question

question 8 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 force their subjects to conform to different religious practices.

b. the best governors are the ones who maintain control of their subjects with manipulation and mental control.

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

d. the worst governors are the ones who refuse to use physical threats to control their subjects.

Explanation:

Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe emphasizes individual industry, integrity, and rational governance. Crusoe, as a self-appointed "governor" on the island, maintains order through hard work, fair rules, and personal responsibility—values reflecting Defoe’s belief in virtuous leadership. Options A, B, and D contradict these themes: A focuses on religious conformity (not central to Crusoe’s governance), B promotes manipulation (opposed to Crusoe’s honest self-reliance), and D endorses physical threats (absent in Crusoe’s rule). Thus, C aligns best with Defoe’s implied beliefs.

Answer:

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