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HEART OF DARKNESS
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Title Author Setting Level Other : Heart of Darkness : Joseph Conrad : The Congo River, Africa : upper intermediate level : the book is categorized as one of 1001 books you must read before you die by Prof. Peter Boxall from Sussex University.
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CHARACTERS
Charles Marrow : an Englishman and a steamboat captain Mr. Kurtz : a genius who collects more ivories than the others. Russian Youth : Mr. Kurtzs assistant who nurse Mr. Kurtz when he was ill. Mr. Kurtzs intended: Mr. Kurtzs fianc. The Manager : Marlows employer Agents : people who are ordered to accompany Marlows team. Porters : native people who carry equipment and theyre cannibals.
PLOT
Marlow with porters, agents, the manager is sailing through The Congo River. To collect ivories in Congo and to rescue Mr. Kurtz. Taking Mr. Kurtzs report.
Marlow
Native People Symbol of Primitive Society -Cannibals; -Slaves; -Arrows and Spears.
Mr. Kurtz Symbol of Civilized Society -Heavy guns; -A steamboat; -Modern fashion.
Common relationships between people (civilized society) and people (primitive society) is slavery. But the most extreme one is worshipping of person of civilized society by primitive society. (Mr. Kurtz was worshipped by native people) TRUE STORY: Remember Pharaohs ? ( they were worshipped as God)
with thunder and lightning Meaning: firing heavy guns Example: He came with thunder and lightning. It means he came by firing heavy guns.