An Analysis Of Heart Of Darkne
Beginning of paper
Conrad's novel, Heart of Darkness, relies on the historical period of imperialism in order to describe its protagonist, Charlie Marlow, and his struggle. Marlow's catharsis in the novel, as he goes to the Congo, rests on how he visualises the effects of imperialism.
Marlow's "change," as caused by his exposure to the imperialistic natu ....
Middle of paper
.... interpret. Among these signs we can count the title of the novel, the contrasts made by the narrator throughout the story, the jungle, the ivory trade, the shadows of the jungle, pilgrims, Kurtz, the painting of Kurtz and the last words of Kurtz, and the lies of Marlow when he returns home. On the other hand, since for us all these signs were applied by Conrad for one thing; that is to uncover the evil side hidden in man by plunging deep int ....
--------------
Number of words: 11175
Number of pages: 41 (approx. 250 words per double-spaced page)
Site Navigation
