"The new President and Martin, being little beloved, of weak judgment in dangers, and less industry in peace, committed the managing if all things abroad to Captain Smith, who, by his own example, good words, and fair promises" (96), Smith expresses his obvious bias towards himself which is displayed throughout the narrative. ...
"Oroonoko" is a work of fiction by Aphra Behn, published in 1688. The piece focuses on the life of an African king's grandson, Prince Oroonoko who demonstrates several similarities to Jesus Christ. In fact, many believe that the story of "Oroonoko" is a retelling of the biblical scriptures - particu...
She was known as the "Beloved Woman" of the Wolf clan. ... In the Cherokee society, "war women" and "beloved women" were those who had proven themselves in battle, and were respected with vested privileges to decide what to do with captives, such as Nancy Ward (Burton). ...
