1. Symbolism in Oroonoko by Aphra Behn
... of a better fate than the one which befalls him. The fundamental comparison is that Oroonoko is an African prince who was sent away to a slave, much like Jesus was God's beloved Son who was sent to live among the ruins of mankind. Upon arriving at the plantation, Oroonoko was immediately seen by the slaves as a king and they soon began to ... ...
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