Abstract:
This study aims to find the leadership style and individual development of
Robinson Crusoe in Daniel Defoe's novel, this research is expected to be a
reference for further researchers.
The data source used in this research is Robinson Crusoe's Novel. In
analyzing the data, the researcher used a qualitative descriptive research method.
The data were obtained by using reading, note-taking, and analyzing techniques
through a sociological approach to literary works and to classify the leadership
styles contained in the novel, the researcher used the theory of John Adair and
McClelland.
The results of the research show that the leadership of Robinson Crusoe
could make and execute strategies and vision well, found ideas to find plans, and
created and implement Robinson Crusoe's self-development to be felt and
improved. Researchers could conclude that Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe
explored how humans change from helpless creatures to leaders. The visionary
leadership, it could be concluded that Robinson Crusoe was able to adapt himself
as a leader who was responsible for the decisions he would carry out and
Robinson Crusoe was learned to lead himself
