... top of that a spy for the Chinese government, must have been tremendously tragic and heartbreaking for him. It is viewed by many Chinese, as well as other Eastern cultures, that Western civilization is extremely egotistical viewing their culture superior to all others. The Westerners believe they are more civilized and ... I felt that he was truly humbled and humiliated by Song's deceit and he could no longer bear to the burden of living. As he lay on the stage dying, staring at his reflection in the mirror that he slit his throat with, I got chills and felt great sorrow for Rene. I ... ...

• Word Count: 1192
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... ; he is their "God of Darkness." Marlow looks at this man with pity and anger. Kurtz" mind has become distorted and the savagery, which lay deep within his heart, has no light to hide it. He not only loses his mind but his soul, resulting in utter and complete darkness of ... as others, is the result of the characters individual behaviour. This is demonstrated through Kurtz" power over the Natives, which almost destroys Marlow. Marlow must struggle with himself because he is beginning to see the "real" person that he is and fears himself. While observing the dying Kurtz, Marlow realizes ...

• Word Count: 2429
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School