... did not tame the native. Another reoccurring term was the symbol of the "pilgrim". A pilgrim was a native worker or a low life European who sailed on the African rivers. "as the pilgrims were unloading the cargo, Marlow watched the river (128)." The name Kurtz has symbolic meaning in the German language as meaning non restrictive. Symbolism was the main aspect of the ... it. But as he stayed they longer he realized the savage beast was present all over the so called "civilized" world. Theme: The darkness, the mysterious unknown, and opposing all progress were the major themes in the nov...

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