Love and Aristocracy in "Oroonoko"

Book Review # 117628

Literature > English

This paper is a book review of Aphra Behn's "Oroonoko."

1,021 words () | 1 source | MLA | 2009 | United States

Published on: Dec 13, 2009

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the importance of the love between the protagonists in Aphra Behn's "Oroonoko". The paper also describes the appeal of the protagonist in the story due to his strength of character and his being honest and forthcoming with his love interest. The paper examines how these strengths of character emanate from the protagonist's privileged aristocratic status. The paper asserts that those of the aristocracy have had more time to develop and cultivate their human instincts and emotions.

From the Paper:

"Oroonoko, according to Behn, tells Imoinda that he adores her relatively quickly, due to his "quality." This quality of course refers to his quality of character and nobility where he will feel very deeply and state those feelings directly. This is as opposed to playing games, faking his feelings, or abusing those feelings in any way. He respects and honors those feelings of that he expresses directly to Imoinda. This also demonstrates the love and honor he has for her, which implies he is of higher stock as an individual that values human emotions."

Sample of Sources Used:

Behn, Aphra. Oroonoko; or, the Royal Slave. 1688: Penguin Classics New York, NY.

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Love and Aristocracy in "Oroonoko" (2012, April 01). Retrieved May 24, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Book-Review-Love-and-Aristocracy-in-Oroonoko/117628