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• The Theme of Self-Discovery

  In the following essay, Elisabeth Piedmont-Morton discusses the theme of self-discovery in "The Secret Sharer."

• Shared Secret or Secret Sharing in Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Sharer"

  In the following short essay, Mary Ann Dazey analyzes the title of "The Secret Sharer" as a clue into the deeper meaning of the story.

• Point of View in "The Secret Sharer"

  In the following essay, Charles G. Hoffmann analyzes the narrative point of view in "The Secret Sharer," stating that it "creates both the psychological and thematic bases" for the captain's identification with Leggatt.

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1. The Secret Sharer: Introduction
2. The Secret Sharer: Summary
3. The Secret Sharer: Joseph Conrad Biography
4. The Secret Sharer: Characters
5. The Secret Sharer: Themes
6. The Secret Sharer: Style
7. The Secret Sharer: Historical Context
8. The Secret Sharer: Critical Overview
9. The Secret Sharer: Essays and Criticism
   1. The Theme of Self-Discovery
   2. Shared Secret or Secret Sharing in Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Sharer"
   3. Point of View in "The Secret Sharer"
10. The Secret Sharer: Compare and Contrast
11. The Secret Sharer: Topics for Further Study
12. The Secret Sharer: Media Adaptations
13. The Secret Sharer: What Do I Read Next?
14. The Secret Sharer: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. The Secret Sharer: Pictures
16. Copyright

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