1. Heart of Darkness
... to be explored, and a very rich use of symbolism. One of the main subjects in this story is the idea of imperialism - the creating of an empire. There are two main characters in this book. Marlow, who seems to be the hero of the story, is an independent thinker, and a very capable man. Kurtz is the chief of the inner station, whose job is to manage the trade that occurs there. On Marlow's journey, he ... fact, it is quite hypocritical. Marlow observes that the African natives are being forced to work for the Company. The natives are being tortured, and treated cruelly. It seems as thoug...
- Word Count: 434
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School