Characters from Oroonoko: An Authoritative Text, Historical Backgrounds, Criticism

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Oroonoko - This is the main character who is tricked into being captured and turned into a slave.

Imoinda - This character is described as being very beautiful and is sent away to Surinam to be a slave.

Charlotte Welldon - This character is one of the sisters who comes from London to Surinam to find a husband; she dresses up as a man to purchase property.

Lucy Welldon - This character is one of the sisters who comes from London to Surinam to find a husband.

Widow Lackitt - This character is...
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