Hence the truth that he killed Imoinda cannot be hidden. But no matter how far sighted and intelligent he is, he cannot change the fact that he is a coloured man and a slave. He is a man who is not afraid of any circumstances on his way and keeps a example to his people that a coloured man can present his nobility not only by legacy, but through personality and qualities too. In a nutshell, Oroonoko is exemplary idea of the noble savage. Thus, this portrays how Europeans superiority and noble savage are related. The Europeans, regarded supreme by the world, happen to be more savage than this uncivilized race.They inflict inhuman torture upon the slaves and colonize their individuality. His great virtue might be attributed to his non-native education which reflects the narrator’s Eurocentric approach. Oroonoko was an extraordinary even among his people because he was educated and taught manners by a French tutor. The physical appearance itself was so noble. He accepts the innate superiority of the European people and the European culture.
The African prince Oroonoko is a model of nobility and honour. They have basic survival skills which are lost by advanced technological societies. Despite being naked, there is never seen among them any improper behavior. The native people are portrayed as having basic human virtues such as creative artistry and modesty. The final section describes Oroonoko’s rebellion and its aftermath. For instance the betrayal by his grandfather, the captivity of Imoinda, and his capture by the slaver captain. When Oroonoko was having hard time instead of helping, the Europeans show brutality and savagery.
On the other hand, since he was young Oroonoko was a skilled warrior and later the General sacrifices his life to save Oroonoko. , 1696.Oroonoko’s weakness is also portrayed at the end of the story where he experiences a weak moment thus portraying how the image of noble gets disrupted into a savage, under difficult circumstances when he killed his own love Imoinda. If you have questions about the collection, please contact If you have concerns about the inclusion of an item in this collection, please contact This statement does not extend to any page images or other supplementary files associated with this work, which may be protected by copyright or other license restrictions. These transcriptions are believed to be in the public domain in the United States however, if you decide to use any of these transcriptions, you are responsible for making your own legal assessment and securing any necessary permission. The University of Michigan Library provides access to these keyboarded and encoded editions of the works for educational and research purposes. Oroonoko a tragedy, as it is acted at the Theatre-Royal by His Majesty's servants / written by Tho.
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