... his/her definitions of savagery and civilization. Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness is a tale that can be read as an adventure story about the jungle, or, on a deeper level, a story that examines the evils of society. The novel begins on board the Nellie, a small European ship on the Thames River. The scene is that of a calm, quiet day with the crew lounging on the deck. The people on board are the anonymous narrator, Marlow, the Director of Companies, a lawyer, and ... confused and appalled by both worlds. The darkness seems to be everywhere. The jungle's darkness is raw and unfiltered...

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School