She was a commoner among royals, revolting against the societal norms of her time with her vulgar, yet ingeniously crafty works. ... At a time and place when men controlled everything, one could see the hesitancy of audiences in accepting a woman as a valid author or viewing Behn herself as a serious writer. ... She proves to readers that "people with authority are given the power to rule even when dressed like a person with no authority" [ CITATION Ken l 1033 ]. ... Most people view this novel as an anti-slavery effort, however Oroonoko ends with the vicious death of Prince Oroonoko...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate