... words comes the title of the book, Heart of Darkness (Ward, webpage 1) The symbolic image of the reader was so significant and profound that it does become the title of the novel. It is this title, Heart of Darkness, which offers a first impression to the reader that suggest the novel contains deeper interpretations beyond their literal meanings. The novel is densely composed with much symbolism. The title is just one example of a piece of symbolism, which contains many different meanings: "The heart of darkness' serves ... both as an image of the ... ...

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... , is reviling. In using such a metaphor, Golding creates an incredibly vile image of evil, not justified by any means. The title darkens the tone of the book as a whole. The title of the book The Heart of Darkness produces a similar effect. The phrase "Heart of Darkness-, conveys both the author's tone towards the setting, the dark, evil place on a map, and the thematic evil of man's heart (Watt, Ian. "Impressionism and Symbolism in Heart of Darkness-, Joseph Conrad: A Commemoration. Macmillan Press Lt. London. Page 52 ... ). The title is repeated in various forms throughout the story. Ma...

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