What is your interpretation of this apparent contradiction

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Aphra Behn's Oroonoko,

When e first meet "the Captain" or "the Commander" who abducts Oroonoko, how is he described by Behn's narrator, as a person, through his actions and, in particular, through his conversation with Oroonoko and through the narrator's sometimes judgemental asides?

What seems to be the narrator's attitude towards slavery in general within this work, and where in the text is this attitude most clear? You might consider how she discusses slavery in both Africa and in Surinam. You might also consider how her reaction to Oroonoko and Imoida's treatment in captivity specifically compares to more general portrayals of slavery.

One way to understand Behn's inclusion of the episode with the old king in the first part of the book is to compare his treatment of (and thoughts about) Oroonoko to those of others in positions of power. We've already discussed the ship's captain. But what about Trefry? Truscan? Other government officials? What do they think of Oroonoko and how do they treat him? Do they admire him? Love him? Fear him? Hate him? And, more importantly, WHY?

There are a couple of "adventure" episodes in the second half-particularly an episode with tiger hunting, an episode with eel fishing, and an encounter with native Suriname "Indians." What purpose do these serve? (Discuss all three or pick one.)

SPOILER ALERT: The death of Imoinda and the torture and execution Oroonoko at the end of the novella are physically and emotionally graphic. Pick ONE of these two scenes, and explain how it functions in regards to plot and theme. You might also think about what the intended effect of these scenes on the reader might be.

Early in the text, the narrator is simply recounting the story of Oroonoko's upbringing and capture as he told it to her. However, in Surinam, she is actually present. One of the most disturbing things is the contrast between her primarily positive descriptions of Oroonoko and her flight to the river with the other women, as well as her absence from the final scene. What is your interpretation of this apparent contradiction or perhaps betrayal via inaction?

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