Consumption, Society and Culture --of "Robinson Crusoe" What is the Story? 1st stage : Dreames of going on sea voyages. 2nd stage: --Two "not so good" sea voyages -- New life in Brazil 3nd stage : Life on the island 4th stage : Back to England A productionist orientation? Yes Plot One: Life Before on the Island Plot Two:Life After on the Island The beginning: Self-sufficiency food, fresh water, shelter, transportation, clothes, furniture Starting to have a society: Meeting Friday own a kingdom, live like in a small society The last period: before going back to England reflection on the life on island Debate one: Robinson Crusoe's attitude towards the nature of the relationship between production and consumption is consistend, irrespective of whether he is on or off the island. Pro: Maslows hierarchy Life on the island Meet Friday The last period before going back The consistence between production and consumption Physiological--The production was made in the needs: on the island: food, water, clothes, furniture, transportation off the island: the demand of the society Safety: both on or off the island: the larger demand was, the more effort was taken to supply the demand. Production & Consumption is consistent! ProductionConsumption Love/Belonging Friday : the first sound of a mans voice Efforts to save Friday Produce more food The ability to fulfil the demand of being part of the society (small) Self-esteem Confidence of behaving as a leader Cooperation Make another canoe, defend the cannibals, quell a mutiny with Fridays help The wish of leaving the island Future safety Self-actualization Acceptance of facts/reality Leave all belongings to Friday and other people Intangible satisfaction in terms of emotions, feelings Thanks for listening!