![]() However, these natives are tricked by the colonists, and there isn’t enough evidence in this scene to really conclude that they are as intellectual. I originally suggested that the scene calls for respect for other cultures and a realization that the natives are just as civilized and intelligent as the Europeans. To begin, in the first body paragraph my interpretation of Aphra Behn’s portrayal of the natives in the scene where the natives view the Europeans as “others” was a little too progressive. In terms of revision, I responded to Professor Shanahan’s notes. ![]() Also, this paper appreciates the complexity of Aphra Behn’s political views and the portrayal of slavery in Oroonoko. This paper smoothly integrates historical background into my argument to give it the appropriate context and support. ![]() When researching for this paper, I studied the politics of the time and how the upper classes viewed the evolving mercantile system as well as the rise of middle class capitalists and laborers. This paper was written for Professor John Shanahan’s 16th and 17 th Century course titled ENG 429/439: Early Modern ‘New Worlds.’ Overall, this was one of my most well-written and well-researched papers in the program. Essay Revision #1: The Damaging Rise of Mercantile Imperialism & Mistreatment of Natives in Oroonoko ![]()
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