He traps Oroonoko and his men chains them and prepares them for transport across the Atlantic to be sold as slaves Oroonoko's royal status and bravery mean nothing in the face of the captain's greed The narrator says The royal youth appeared in spite of the slave Life as a Slave Upon arrival in Suriname Oroonoko is sold to a plantation owner Despite his noble birth he is forced to endure the harsh conditions and brutal treatment typical of slaves Oroonoko's spirit however remains unbroken He maintains his dignity and leadership quickly gaining the respect of his fellow slaves Oroonoko's sense of honor and justice remains intact even in these dire circumstances His tragic fall from a revered prince to an enslaved man highlights the inhumane nature of the slave trade At the end of the novel They kill Oroonoko brutally With an ill-favour d Knife they cut off his Ears and his Nose and burn d them To wrap up we can say that Oroonoko's transformation from a prince to a slave is a story of betrayal and loss His experience underscores the devastating impact of the slave trade on individuals and their identities nbsp