Question

Most of Daniel Defoe's novels include major characters who do not belong to the upper class and suffer a life of hardship. What may have helped the writer to realistically portray such settings for his novel?

his close friendship with middle- and lower-class people
his own upbringing in a lower middle-class family
his own hardships during his frequent visits to prison
his visits to poorer sections of the city to preach religion

Answer 1

The correct answer is his close friendship with middle- and lower-class people.

Daniel Defoe was once a merchant. This is probably why he may have a good relationship with middle and lower class people. This could have helped him write a realistic setting for his novels. Defoe was also imprisoned for his debts. He didn't just visit prisons.