Marrow seeks to pilot a steamboat up the Congo River. This s because he was “. Tired of resting” (Conrad 5). He wishes to go on an adventure. An opening was created because of a conflict that occurred to the previous captain. He had gotten into an argument with a chief concerning two black hens. Angered by this, the captain started hitting the chief. Another man (perhaps his son) came to aid the chief by stabbing the captain. This incident may foreshadow future conflict between the Unites and blacks. 2) Marrows aunt believes the Europeans should wean . ћ those anorak millions from their horrid ways” (Conrad 9). The mission suggests that she news Europeans with high regards, believing they can change the Africans for the better. It also shows that she views Africans as an inferior race that requires change to become civilized people. 3) The company accountant thinks Kurt is “… A very remarkable person” (Conrad 15). He continues to tell about Kurt success In the Ivory trade. The manager, however, has negative feelings towards Kurt. The accountant as no problem with Kurt because he is not competing for a higher position. The manager must feel like Kurt is a major threat.
The bricklayer claims “… Today he Is chief of the best station, next year he will be assistant-manager… ” (Conrad 21). If this prediction is true, he will surpass the manager in a matter of years. 4) The bricklayer assumes Marrow and Kurt are In some way related. He states that “The same people that sent him specially also sent you” (Conrad 21). Marrow realizes that his aunt’s influential acquaintances bothered the bricklayer. Marrow decides not to explain himself to the man because he Is bothered by the fact that he had read the company’s confidential mall (he doesn’t trust the bricklayer for this reason). ) The Loaded Exploring Expedition Is a devoted band that robs Africa of Its resources. Marrow compares them to burglars breaking Into a safe” (Conrad 26). The men symbolize the future regarding Europeans who wish to gain wealth. The Europeans are not likely to be considerate of the land or the natives while obtaining their treasure. 6) When Marrow says women are “out of touch with truth” and live In a dutiful world of their own, he means they are shallow beings with little understanding of reality. He Is being sexist, but not extremely.
While modern day Omen speak their mind and clearly live In reality, women of his time were typically sheltered and uneducated. These women may have been as he described them. Although, It Is possible that Marrow has stretched the truth. 7) In chapter 1, Marrow says, “The conquest of earth, which mostly means taking It away from those “ho have a different completion or slightly flatter noses than ourselves, Is not a pretty thing when you look Into It too much. What redeems It Is the Idea only something you can set up, and bow down before, and offer a sacrifice to. By saying this, he means world conquest Is a frightening Idea. The only thing that makes It okay Is the fact that you can dedicate yourself to It. This passage Is not a criticism of colonialism In general. Expanding territory Is not what Marrow worries about. HIS true anxiety Is that a single being might take the world for himself/herself. If this were to happen, Marrow would have no place to explore freely. Unites and blacks. 2) Marrows aunt believes the Europeans should wean “. Hose ignorant millions from their horrid ways” (Conrad 9). The mission suggests that she to become civilized people. ) The company accountant thinks Kurt is ” a very remarkable person” (Conrad 15). He continues to tell about Kurt success in the ivory manager must feel like Kurt is a major threat. The bricklayer claims “… Today he is Chief of the best station, next year he will be assistant-manager… ” (Conrad 21). If this bricklayer assumes Marrow and Kurt are in some way related. He states that “The explain himself to the man because he is bothered by the fact that he had read the Meany’s confidential mail (he doesn’t trust the bricklayer for this reason). ) The Loaded Exploring Expedition is a devoted band that robs Africa of its resources. Marrow compares them to “… Burglars breaking into a safe” (Conrad 26). The men treasure. 6) When Marrow says women are “out of touch with truth” and live in a understanding of reality. He is being sexist, but not extremely. While modern day Omen speak their mind and clearly live in reality, women of his time were typically Although, it is possible that Marrow has stretched the truth. 7) In chapter 1,
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