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This 5 page paper discusses Aphra Behn's view of slavery as set forth in her book "Oroonoko," and argues that she has failed to strongly condemn it, which may lead some readers to view her as a racist. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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view of slavery, and argues that she has failed to strongly condemn it, which may lead some readers to view her as a racist. Discussion Within a page of
the opening of the novel, the astute reader notes that Behn has succumbed to the "noble savage" syndrome, in which she sees native people as unspoiled, close to nature, decent
and dignified. This stereotype is common in many works; we see it in American writers who heap praise on Native Americans. While theres no doubt that there have
been great leaders, able statesmen and cunning warriors among Americas tribes, not every Indian is a paragon; neither is every white. Behn has fallen victim to a common fallacy,
perhaps as a result of guilt about the treatment of darker people by the white race. At any rate, she begins with a description of the natives and much praise
for them and their way of life. She then introduces her protagonist, Oroonoko, a prince, who falls in love with a beautiful girl, Imoinda. They marry, but the
king also loves her, and expects her to come to him, despite her marriage. She has no choice, but the king, being over 100 years of age, leaves her
untouched. She and Oroonoko consummate their marriage but the very next morning the kings servants come to the young couple and say that they will have to tell the king
whats happened. To save his life, Imoinda urges Oroonoko to run away, which he does; in her turn, she and one of the kings older wives, Onahal (who
was supposed to be guarding the girl), lie and say that Oroonoko broke into the apartment and ravished Imoinda. This turns her from an adulteress to a victim all
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