... in the protagonist as he journeys deep into Africa. This novel forces one to examine 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 ... up and force it to bend to our wills, we are the ones who should be judged. We have int...

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• Grade Level: High School