... of narration, which is regarded as a part of the character's consciousness. The journey in Heart of Darkness covers not only thewaters? filling our physical world, but also the contradictoryocean? which exists in the heart of man and all of mankind. Through Marlow's somewhat fanatical eyes we view the enigma ... a person's life. The fact that these women's thread is black creates a suggestive apprehension of misfortune. In addition, his attention is drawn to a map and he finds himself attracted by a large river coursing through the heart of Africa.But there was in it one river especially...

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... conflict that guides the protagonist' actions and thoughts. Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness is built on two completely contrasting settings. The Congo, or "dark place,"" represents a "black space- (180) on a map, a jungle that leaves the protagonist or any other Europeans with no specific expectations. The natives are deemed to be savages by the "civilized- England, and are seen as inferior people ... who need the care and contribution of the "better world."" This perception leads to Marlow's inner conflict. Upon personal inspection of the Congo, Marlow begins to see how inefficient a...

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