After being shipwrecked on an island and saved from his fellow survivors who wanted to sacrifice him, a man is found by an inhabitant of the island who does not speak his language. Through gestures and allowing the man to step on his head as a sign of servitude, the shipwrecked man is able to show his gratitude to the islander for saving his life. The islander then begins teaching him the local language and gives him a new name, Friday. When the shipwrecked man suggests they dig up and eat the bodies of the men who wanted to kill him, the islander expresses abhorrence at the idea.
After being shipwrecked on an island and saved from his fellow survivors who wanted to sacrifice him, a man is found by an inhabitant of the island who does not speak his language. Through gestures and allowing the man to step on his head as a sign of servitude, the shipwrecked man is able to show his gratitude to the islander for saving his life. The islander then begins teaching him the local language and gives him a new name, Friday. When the shipwrecked man suggests they dig up and eat the bodies of the men who wanted to kill him, the islander expresses abhorrence at the idea.
After being shipwrecked on an island and saved from his fellow survivors who wanted to sacrifice him, a man is found by an inhabitant of the island who does not speak his language. Through gestures and allowing the man to step on his head as a sign of servitude, the shipwrecked man is able to show his gratitude to the islander for saving his life. The islander then begins teaching him the local language and gives him a new name, Friday. When the shipwrecked man suggests they dig up and eat the bodies of the men who wanted to kill him, the islander expresses abhorrence at the idea.
After I arrived on an island for being sacrificed by
my fellows, I was saved by a man who I didnt know and that lived there. I was really scared, surprised and curious about him. After this fact I slumbered in a cave, but when I saw him out, I ran toward him to show all my gratitude for saving my life. Because I didnt know his language I showed my subjection and servitude with many gestures and setting his foot upon my head. He understood me and seemed to be pleased. He started to teach me how to talk with him, and he also gave me a name, Friday. To thank him I showed him the place where we had buried the two man who wanted to kill me, suggesting to dig them up again and eat them. But my Master appeared very angry and expressed his abhorrence of it. I was really incredulous but I immediately submitted myself to his decision.