Oroonoko
Introduction + Context
Plot Summary
Detailed Summary & Analysis
1. Oroonoko in Coramantien 2. Kidnapped 3. Slavery in Suriname 4. Oroonoko’s Revolt 5. Oroonoko’s Revenge
Themes
All Themes Racism Betrayal Love and Obedience Freedom and Slavery Honor
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Characters
All Characters Prince Oroonoko Imoinda (a.k.a Clemene) Narrator (Aphra Behn) King of Coramantien Aboan Onahal Jamoan The Captain Trefry Tuscan Governor Byam Colonel Martin
Symbols
All Symbols The Royal Veil Onahal’s Pearl Earrings
Literary Devices
All Literary Devices Allusions Ethos Genre Hyperbole Metaphors Mood Motifs Oxymorons Setting Similes Style Tone
Quizzes
All Quizzes 1. Oroonoko in Coramantien Quiz 2. Kidnapped Quiz 3. Slavery in Suriname Quiz 4. Oroonoko’s Revolt Quiz 5. Oroonoko’s Revenge Quiz
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Oroonoko

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Aphra Behn

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1. Oroonoko in Coramantien Quiz 50 questions
2. Kidnapped Quiz 13 questions
3. Slavery in Suriname Quiz 23 questions
4. Oroonoko’s Revolt Quiz 13 questions
5. Oroonoko’s Revenge Quiz 18 questions
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