Read this excerpt from the adventures of Robinson Crusoe. I was very loth to sell Xury, who had assisted me so faithfully in procuring my own freedom. What does this passage reveal about the times Defoe was writing about?
a. The times were characterized by slavery and exploitation.
b. The times were marked by trust and mutual support.
c. The times valued individual freedom.
d. The times were indifferent to personal connections.