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Okonkwo

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In life and in literature, love and passion often drive a man to succeed. The drive was often led by a passionate cause, such as a woman. With this passion, a man could defy all obstacles and continue to survive based on hope. In Aphra Behn's Oroonoko, this was no different. Oroonoko's motivation to thrive on and survive was his love and enthusiasm for Imoinda. The main test of his endurance was when Oroonoko lost his wife to the king, and he became a slave. Oroonoko was a slave trader, but he ended up as a slave himself aboard an English ship in Guiana. Not only he did lose his beloved wife, but he also lost his freedom in life. This was detrimental for Oroonoko. However, he pushed on and did not give up. He could have ended all his pain and suffering by committing suicide. However, he braved his experiences and endured the pain and suffering. His main drive to succeed was his determination to find and regain Imoinda.
There were many tests of Oroonoko's devotion......


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