We can be defined by our actions and they have a way of revealing our true character. Robinson Crusoe, the main character of the novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, gets into a lot of trouble due to his decisions based on self-interest and greed. Robinson Crusoe thinks highly of himself and is very conceited, which plays a large role in involving him in many misadventures. There are many instances in the novel where it is evident that Robinson Crusoe thinks only of himself and not of others. Throughout the novel, in addition to only thinking about what is best for him, there are many instances where he only turns to God when he needs something. Whenever Crusoe makes one of his infamous decisions, based solely on greed, he almost always regrets it not long after. At the beginning of the novel, Robinson Crusoe has this battle in his head whether he should follow his father's advice or not. not going on a trip, or if he should just go because he wants to experience it. Robinson Crusoe, being the self-centered and naive character that he is, takes the journey and regrets it in no time. As the weather begins to worsen, Crusoe says, "and in this agony of mind I have made many vows and resolutions, that if it had pleased God here to spare my life on this journey, if ever I set foot on land again, I would be came straight home to my father, and would never put him in a ship again as long as I lived; that I would follow his advice and never come into miseries like these again” (Defoe, 10). first example where we see a naive Robinson Crusoe make a selfish decision and then immediately regret it Crusoe's vows and promises did not last long throughout the novel, Crusoe's greed and self-centeredness sheet... every different outlook on life. His extreme behavior changed day by day and his need for social interaction depended on when he needed help. Caring only for himself brought Robinson Crusoe into many bad situations had cared for others as much as he did for himself and his greed, he would not have been on the island alone, or even taken the first voyage. At the end of the novel Crusoe had a very loyal friend named Friday who he was also on the island with. Although throughout the novel Robinson Crusoe was characterized by his greed and conceit, in the end this made him much more aware of what was truly important, the loyalty of his friend Friday and the kindness of everyone who crossed his path. Works Cited Defoe, Daniele. Robinson Crusoe. New York: Barnes and Noble Books, 2003. Print.