Castle on a Cloud

Foe, an interesting name to give a book. When I think of the word foe, I think of an enemy, someone who I see as an opponent. Therefore, opening this book I am expecting to read about some type of war between a group or select individuals. However, that was not the case. Page 40, "the seamen were friends, not foes." This is the first time the word is actually used in the novel. Cruso feels like he is being challenged when Sarah enters the island because it was his sanctuary, HIS island and now someone is threatening that. Then when the Englishmen came to the island and found him sick and on the brink of death, Cruso was sad that these men had taken him away from the island. For Cruso, maybe his foe is all the factors that take him away from his castle, his kingdom. 

The end of the first part brings forth a new character… Sarah mentions Mr. Foe and if he views her as "Mrs. Cruso or a bold adventuress." (Page 45) This unknown man bring curiosity to the story, but is soon revealed in part II of the story. Part II is structured differently than the first. Sarah is now writing letters to this Mr. Foe character, and is I believe thanking him for reminding her of what she experienced on the island. He is also writing their story, Cruso and Friday. 

Foe compared to CC and TTTC, is written in a completely different way. Coetzee is drawing the reader to not be a part of the book, but to still be in the presence of the events. Sarah is trying to draw the audience with her letters, and it is okay if the story is no clearly understood.