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robplex
02-18-2006, 03:26 PM
I have a coursework essay to do and i have no idea what to write. The question is: Some people read Heart of Darkness only as a strongly worded attack on the imperialism of its day. Is that the heart of the novel, or does Marlow's narrative seem "to throw a kind of light" on other ideas as well?

If anyone can help it would be much appreciated.

The Unnamable
02-19-2006, 04:22 AM
It can be seen in many other ways. Here are some:

A metaphorical journey into the self;
An exploration of the descent into and nature of evil;
An exploration of the idea of the indeterminacy of truth;
An exploration of the nature of tales.