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Oroonoko Study Guide

by Aphra Behn

Oroonoko study guide contains a biography of Aphra Behn, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

Oroonoko chronicles the story of the African prince Oroonoko and his beloved wife Imoinda, who are captured by the British and brought to Surinam as slaves. The tale is set primarily in this locale on the northern coast of South America during the 1640s, just before the English surrendered the colony to the Dutch.

A young English woman, the nameless narrator, resides on Parham Plantation awaiting transportation back to England. She is the daughter of the new deputy-governor, who unfortunately died during the family's voyage to take up his new post. During her wait, she has the opportunity to meet and befriend prince Oroonoko and his lovely wife, Imoinda. Before introducing the primary character, however, the narrator provides great detail…

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• Oroonoko Summary
• About Oroonoko
• Character List
• Glossary of Terms
• Major Themes
• Summary and Analysis of Section One--Life in Surinam
• Summary and Analysis of Section Two--Life in Coramantien
• Summary and Analysis of Section Three--Oroonoko in Surinam
• Summary and Analysis of Section Four--Revolt in Surinam
• The Country of Surinam
• Related Links on Oroonoko
• Suggested Essay Questions
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 1
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 2
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 3
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 4
• Author of ClassicNote and Sources

• Oroonoko: Major Themes
• Oroonoko: Essays
• Oroonoko: E-Text
• Oroonoko: Questions
• Oroonoko: Purchase the Novel and Related Material
• Aphra Behn: Biography