Oroonoko is often referred to as a Christ figure with his dismemberment resembling the crucifixion. Explore this topic using proof from the text to back up your argument.

Develop an essay of 750 to 1000 words minimum/maximum with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Include a works cited page. Be sure to argue a particular point of view in your essay (your thesis) and cite varied examples from the readings in MLA format in order to support your perspective. Please focus on the reading themselves, and avoid using outside sources (particularly open-web sources). Whatever you do, DO NOT give me a biography of the author or retell a story. Chose one of the following topics:

1. Oroonoko is often referred to as a Christ figure with his dismemberment resembling the crucifixion. Explore this topic using proof from the text to back up your argument.

2. Follow up on a question we haven’t fully addressed in discussion, or write about a work that hasn’t gotten much attention yet, like George Herbert’s poetry. Do not simply repeat a forum post, or rehash a forum discussion–give us something new.