Castaway
09-06-2008, 06:38 PM
This is my essay prompt. IT's due Monday.:flare:
"" In some works of literature, a character who appears briefly, or who does not appear at all, is a significant presence. Choose a novel/play of literary merit and write an essay in which you show ho such a character affects, action, theme or the development of other characters. Avoid plot summary"
This is what I've done so far, and it's ****. It's only 325 words, I need 750. Why do I keep posting. Sorry.:sick:
Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is a dark and mysterious tale, with complex themes and characters. One of the major characters of this tale, Kurtz, does not appear until the near-end the story. Yet, he has a significant presence and manages to remain in the mind of the reader, by influencing the development of characters, through a conflict that involves a conspiracy within the Company that he is involved in, and also because of the many personalities he appears to have, which confuses the reader about his true identity.
Marlow, the protagonist of Heart of Darkness, becomes most influenced by Kurtz through the various stories he hears about him, which eventually leads Marlow to be affiliated with him. Marlow first hears of Kurtz when speaking to the chief accountant, who refers to Kurtz as a ‘very remarkable man’ [pg 55]. During this time, Marlow’s interest in Kurtz grows, and from this point, continues to have conversations about him with several people – the general manager, the brick maker and the Russian trader. The general manager sees Kurtz as ‘an exceptional man, of the greatest importance to they Company” [pg 59]. He becomes obsessed with Kurtz, yet denies it: “now and then I would give some thought to Kurtz. I wasn’t very interested in him. No. Still, I was curious to see whether this man…would climb to the top after all and how he would set about his work there” [pg 69]. Kurtz is seen as someone unique, someone special, especially to the Russian trader. Through his words, it is obvious that the Russian is like a disciple of Kurtz. Although Kurtz once tried to shoot the Russian, the Russian did not leave him and stayed by his side. “I gave him the ivory. What did I care! But I didn’t clear out. No, no. I couldn’t leave him!” [pg 101]. Even when Marlow accuses Kurtz of being mad, the Russian denies it, which shows his dedication. Even after Kurtz’ death, Marlow
....it's ****...am I doing it right...how should I continue..I don't even know what I'm writing about. God, I'm **** at English. :bawling:
"" In some works of literature, a character who appears briefly, or who does not appear at all, is a significant presence. Choose a novel/play of literary merit and write an essay in which you show ho such a character affects, action, theme or the development of other characters. Avoid plot summary"
This is what I've done so far, and it's ****. It's only 325 words, I need 750. Why do I keep posting. Sorry.:sick:
Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is a dark and mysterious tale, with complex themes and characters. One of the major characters of this tale, Kurtz, does not appear until the near-end the story. Yet, he has a significant presence and manages to remain in the mind of the reader, by influencing the development of characters, through a conflict that involves a conspiracy within the Company that he is involved in, and also because of the many personalities he appears to have, which confuses the reader about his true identity.
Marlow, the protagonist of Heart of Darkness, becomes most influenced by Kurtz through the various stories he hears about him, which eventually leads Marlow to be affiliated with him. Marlow first hears of Kurtz when speaking to the chief accountant, who refers to Kurtz as a ‘very remarkable man’ [pg 55]. During this time, Marlow’s interest in Kurtz grows, and from this point, continues to have conversations about him with several people – the general manager, the brick maker and the Russian trader. The general manager sees Kurtz as ‘an exceptional man, of the greatest importance to they Company” [pg 59]. He becomes obsessed with Kurtz, yet denies it: “now and then I would give some thought to Kurtz. I wasn’t very interested in him. No. Still, I was curious to see whether this man…would climb to the top after all and how he would set about his work there” [pg 69]. Kurtz is seen as someone unique, someone special, especially to the Russian trader. Through his words, it is obvious that the Russian is like a disciple of Kurtz. Although Kurtz once tried to shoot the Russian, the Russian did not leave him and stayed by his side. “I gave him the ivory. What did I care! But I didn’t clear out. No, no. I couldn’t leave him!” [pg 101]. Even when Marlow accuses Kurtz of being mad, the Russian denies it, which shows his dedication. Even after Kurtz’ death, Marlow
....it's ****...am I doing it right...how should I continue..I don't even know what I'm writing about. God, I'm **** at English. :bawling: