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Oroonoko : Characters

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Oroonoko is a notable literary work by Aphra Behn. A complete discussion of this literary work is given, which will help you enhance your literary skills and prepare for the exam. Read the Main texts, Key info, Summary, Themes, Characters, Literary devices, Quotations, Notes, and various study materials of Oroonoko.

Characters

Characters of Oroonoko

Major Characters

  1. Oroonoko: (Good) The African prince and hero of the Novel. (Caesar): The slave name of  Oroonoko. Protagonist.
  2. Imoinda: (Good) The African beauty whom Oroonoko loves. (Clemene): The slave name of  Imoinda.

Secondary Characters 

  1. King of Coramantien: (Bad) Oroonoko’s grandfather. He is over 100 years old. 
  2. Aboan : (Good) True friend of Oroonoko in Coramantien, who helps him enter the otan to visit Imoinda.
  3. Bannister: (Bad) Elected by Byam to round up, whip, and finally kill Oroonoko to dissuade the other slaves from revolting.
  4. Byam: (Bad) The historical deputy-governor of Surinam who betrays Oroonoko by having him whipped and put to death.
  5. Jamoan: (Bad) African warrior defeated by Oroonoko.
  6. Narrator: Good (Aphra Behn) A young English woman, based on the author Aphra Behn, who visits Surinam and befriends Oroonoko.

 

Minor Characters

  1. Onahal: (Good) The senior wife of the king..
  2. Trefry: (Good) The overseer of Parham Plantation.
  3. Tuscan: (Bad) The Surinam slave who helps Oroonoko organize the slave revolt but ultimately betrays him.
  4. Willoughby: The lord governor of Surinam, who owns Perham plantation and never arrives to free Oroonoko.
  5. The Captain of the English Ship: (Bad) A betrayer and deceiver of Oroonoko.