Theory and Criticism
Dr. Ramirez


Review for Reading Response

1. How does Behn partake in a literary conversation?
2. How does Behn use Orientalist imagery in her depiction of Oroonoko's culture?
3. What misconceptions does Gallagher help to clarify about slavery in her edition of Oroonoko?
4. How does Behn establish her credibility as a narrator and what self-conscious devices does she use?
5. What is the gist of Warren's essay?
6. What is the gist of Littleton's work?
7. What is Tryon's overall argument?
8. How does Thomas's work relate to Behn's story?
9. How might we apply Said's Orientalism to Aphra Behn?
10. What does Said have to say about the relationship between culture (and literature) and politics?