jose, france
05-24-2005, 06:07 PM
i ve read some comments, and noticed that some said the island patusan differed from the name of the ship, the Patna, only by 2 letters.<br><br>and have you also noticed that these letters form the word "us"?<br><br>surely a reference to Jim, who is described by Marlow, the narrator, as "one of us".<br><br>can we suppose it s to make the reader think that even if jim goes far away in a remote island, he s still one of the seamen? (or one of the Men, simply?)<br><br>and this would contradict the verdict in court, which deprives jim from his seaman certificate.<br><br>i d like to have some discussions about the book. don t hesitate to email me!!<br><br>greetings from france!