In a poignant scene, Crusoe instructs his friend Friday reminding us that all men can be viewed as equal. Brownhills brown transfer is highlighted with lapis, deep rose and a green ochre ground. The Crusoe series format alphabet frames the scene.

Such a small plate with such a big message. Did DeFoe originally intend to convey the idea that with education, all men could be viewed as equals? The nineteenth century student might have pondered this concept.