By definition, a savage is an uncivilized person. Friday would not fit this
             description because he was civilized. He was a product of the civilization that
             surrounded him where he came from. His appearance, behaviors, and beliefs
             were that of all the others in what might be called his tribe. The simple fact
             that he had religious beliefs is evidence of him being somewhat civilized. A
             savage can also be thought of as anyone or anything not European. Clearly
             Friday was not European, yet his features were not consistent with what
             would normally be considered "savage". He is described as having "a very
             good Countenance, not a fierce and surly Aspect...", "he had all the
             Sweetness and Softness of an European in his Countenance too...", "His
             Hair was long and black, not curl'd like Wool...", "The Colour of his Skin
             was not quite black, but very tawny; and yet not of an ugly yellow nauseous
             tawny, as the Brasilians, and Virginians, and other Natives of America
             are...", and "his Nose small, not flat like the Negroes, a very good mouth,
             thin Lips, and his fine Teeth well set, and white as Ivory" (Defoe 205). When
             the two characters meet, Friday approaches Robinson Crusoe in a very
             sedate manner, Friday is terrified yet he does not lash out at Robinson
             Crusoe. He does not seem wild, ferocious or barbaric in any way. He uses
             sign language at first to communicate, which indicates knowledge of some
             sort of primitive language. He is quick to learn Robinson Crusoe's language
             and is eager to learn more while Robinson Crusoe stays clear of learning
             Friday's language. It is apparent that Friday has religious or spiritual beliefs
             right from the beginning. When Robinson Crusoe saves Friday from the
             savages that brought him to the island to devour him, Friday is extremely
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