Part one of term paper
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 “…tha ...

Part two of term paper
... nose was rising and Roman, instead of African and flat.”(pg. 8) This infatuation might have led to her embellishing the facts. Another point is that the literate and seemingly intelligent Black at that time was a rarity. This rarity would also have led to speculation, and speculation often leads to embellishment. “…(T)he most illustrious of Courts could not have produced a braver Man, both for Greatness of Courage and Mind, a Judgement more solid, a Wit more quick…”(pg. 7). Again, it i ...