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Heart of Darkness

by Joseph Conrad

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Heart of Darkness Questions on Corruption

Heart of Darkness

The title Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad signifies multiple intertwined meanings, both literal and symbolic. Literally, it refers to the Congolese jungle, depicted as the unexplored "dark...

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Heart of Darkness

The central idea in Heart of Darkness is moral ambiguity and corruption, highlighted by the imperialism in the Congo and Kurtz's actions. Elements of fiction, such as setting and symbolism,...

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Heart of Darkness

The theme of freedom is most evident in self-realisation, and particularly as a result of moments of epiphany.

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