Dec 24, 2009

Typhoon | Techniques

One of Conrad's most effective techniques in his description of the storm is to show how it is perceived by different members of the ship's officers after the storm makes its memorable impact. Multiple points of view are used here and throughout the novella; hence readers should not be upset at the use of multiple points of view at the story's end, although Conrad's technique has the effect of destroying the possibility of a melodramatic ending.

Another useful technique is Conrad's revelation of the characters of different officers through the various letters they write during...