Robinson Crusoe: Wild Friday? By definition, a savage is an uncivilized person. Friday would not fit this description because it was civil. He was a product of the civilization that surrounded him where he came from. His appearance, behaviors, and beliefs were those of everyone else in what might be called his tribe. The mere fact that he had religious beliefs shows that he was somewhat civilized. A savage can also be thought of as anyone or anything non-European. Friday was clearly not European, but his features were not consistent with what would normally be considered savage. He is described as having a very good appearance, not a proud and grumpy appearance, he had all the sweetness and softness of a European even in his appearance, his hair was long and black, not curly like wool, the color of his skin was not quite black, but very fawn; and yet not of an ugly nauseating tawny yellow, as are the Brazilians, Virginians, and other natives of America, and his small nose, not flat like that of the negroes, a very good mouth, thin lips, and his beautiful teeth well set, and white as Ivory (Defoe 205). When the two characters meet, Friday approaches Robinson Crusoe in a very calm way, Friday is terrified but does not lash out at Robinson Crusoe. It doesn't seem wild, ferocious or barbaric in any way. He initially uses sign language to communicate, which indicates knowledge of some kind of primitive language. He quickly learns Robinson Crusoe's language and is eager to learn more while Robinson Crusoe stays away from learning Friday's language. It is evident that Friday has religious or spiritual beliefs from the beginning. When Robinson Crusoe saves Friday from the savages who had brought him to the island to devour him, Friday is extremely grateful and offers himself as an eternal servant to Robinson Crusoe. Finally he rests his head on the ground, near my foot, and places the other foot on his head, as he had done before; after this he made me every sign of subjection, servitude, and submission imaginable, to let me know how he would serve me as long as he lived (Defoe 206). After it became apparent that Friday posed no threat whatsoever, Robinson Crusoe was grateful for his presence. Friday would become a valuable resource for the daily activities of Robinson Crusoe's home. Everything Robinson Crusoe had filled his days with before Friday's arrival had become easier at the hands of two men instead of one. Friday's ability to work as diligently as he did is an indication of his being civilized. In addition to teaching Friday to speak his language, Robinson Crusoe also attempted to retrain his eating habits. Friday was a cannibal like those who brought him to the island. He enjoyed consuming meat and Robinson Crusoe made it clear on Friday that this was not acceptable behavior. Referring to the savages from whom Robinson Crusoe had saved Friday, motioning for me to dig them up again and eat them (Defoe 206). I discovered that Friday still had a stomach craving some meat, and was still a cannibal in his nature. I had somehow let him know that I would kill him if he offered it to me (Defoe 208). Over time, Robinson Crusoe teaches Friday to eat animal flesh rather than human flesh. When asked about his religious beliefs, Friday does not understand at first, but eventually tells of an old Benamuckee, who lived beyond everything (Defoe 216). After many questions, Robinson Crusoe took it upon himself to teach his new friend religion. I began to instruct him in the Knowledge of the true God (Defoe 216). Friday was eager to.