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Oroonoko Vs Candide
I really enjoyed both readings, but I would have to lean towards Voltaire’s Candide more. I really enjoyed the story and the humor. It got me thinking about our world today. There are still many similarities today that I felt relatable to Candide’s journey (which was written in 1759.) Also I think the writing had much to do with me liking Candide more. Behn’s style of writing, at times, had me struggling to understand what was being said.

Even though I like Candide more I have to say my favorite character is Oroonoko. Behn portrayed him as a stoic man and a romantic. I respected Oroonoko because of that. Even though he was a conqueror of tribes when he was a prince, the other slaves still respected him, “… Surprize and Awe they had at the
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