In, "Heart of Darkness," Joseph Conrad uses the nature of the Congo river as a symbol to express the chaos and condition in the heart of both the conquerors and the conquered. By using symbolism, Conrad deeply explores the overall theme of the dehumanizing and futile aspects of imperialism. Conrad personifies the river to symbolically reflect the feelings of the people being conquered. He says ... have a, "vengeful aspect," since they perceive the invasion as a devastating alteration against their lives due to the mistreatment they receive, therefore dissenting against the authority of the Eu...

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