Context
Who wrote Oroonoko
Aphra Behn
Who is Oroonoko
African prince who was captured and enslaved
What happens to Oroonoko after he boards the European ship?
He is betrayed and enslaved
What major theme is shown through Oroonoko's enslavement?
Freedom vs Oppression/Slavery/Anti-Slavery
Oroonoko was received "more like a ____ than a slave."
Governor
What year was Oroonoko published
1688
Who is Imoinda
Oroonoko's lover
Where is Oroonoko taken after being captured?
Surinam
What quality does Oroonoko value throughout the story
Honor
Behn describes Oroonoko as having a "____ and ____ soul."
Great;Noble
Where does the story majority take place
Surinam
Who betrays Oroonoko and sold him into slavery
European captain
What does Oroonoko do when he becomes frustrated with being a slave
He leads a rebellion
How does Behn challenge the idea of European "civilization"
Europeans claim to be civilized then act dishonorably
What 3 words are used to describe Imoinda in the end
Brave, Beautiful, Constant
What was unusual about Aphra Behn as a female writer during her time
One of the first English women to make a living primarily through professional writing
Who is Trefry
European colonist who then treats Oroonoko with unusual respect
What happens after the governor promises the rebellious slaves that they will not be punished
The Europeans break their promise and punish Oroonoko
Why is Oroonoko's social status important to the story
Social status as a slave vs prince (slavery strips him of power & freedom)
At the end of the novel, Behn calls Oroonoko a "___ Man"
Great
What experience did Behn have that influences the setting of Oroonoko
Personal experience with Surinam & its colonial society
Why does Oroonoko stand out from the other enslaved people
He is royal, educated, intelligent, etc.
What happens to Oroonoko and Imoinda at the end of the novel
Oroonoko kills Imoinda, is captured, then brutally executed
Why does Oroonoko refuse to accept his situation as a slave
He believes he was born to be a prince and free, not property to be sold
Why is Oroonoko's final execution important to the novel's message
Answers may vary. Highlighting the violence of slavery and cruelty in contrast to his own dignity