European literature of the time So the Narrator says about the native people With these people as I said we live in perfect tranquillity and good understanding as it behoves us to do they knowing all the places where to seek the best food of the country Cultural Practices and Daily Life Behn also details the cultural practices and daily life of the Surinamese natives She describes their clothing which is minimal and made from natural materials and their homes which are simple yet functional The natives are depicted as skilled hunters and fishers adept at living off the land So the narrator says trading with them for their fish venison buffalo's skins and little rarities Behn notes their communal lifestyle where resources are shared and little concept of personal ownership exists The leaders are chosen for their wisdom and bravery rather than inherited status Behn's descriptions suggest a society that values cooperation respect for nature and practical skills To wrap up we can say that Aphra Behn's description of the native people of Suriname in Oroonoko is a blend of admiration and idealization She portrays them as noble honest and harmonious nbsp