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This paper argues that despite the ambivalence that lies at the heart of "Robinson Crusoe" and "Oroonoko," each of them can be said to be in the end a strong challenge to British imperialism. It is of the opinion of this writer that while neither author combines imperialist practices outright or without ambivalence, they do not need to do so to mount a challenge to imperialism.

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"Thus as we read these two novels we find ourselves repeatedly asking which character in the novel in which there are bound to be differences amongst the characters "best expresses the views of the author." Are do all of the characters inevitably reflect an author's world view in some way? And what if the author himself or herself is conflicted about the nature of the world? Perhaps indeed they are writing the novel precisely as a way through which they themselves can come to terms with conflicting values and ideas in their own lives. That seems to be the most likely explanation in this case."

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