Oroonoko: Heroism In Aphra Behn’s Oroonoko the author bestows on the protagonist, Oroonoko, many qualities of heroism and nobility. It might seem that some of these qualities are overly embellished and not realistic. Others might argue that this description is deserved. Aphra Behn seems to want to pay Oroonoko the highest compliment when she says “…that bating his Colour, there could be nothing in Nature more beautiful..”(pg. 8). The author, it seems, was in awe of Oroonoko and might also have been attracted to him, as can be seen in her description. She also describes him as an individu....

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