1. Heart of Darkness
Plot Overview Heart of Darkness centers around Marlow, an introspective sailor, and his journey up the Congo River to meet Kurtz, reputed to be an idealistic man of great abilities. Marlow takes a job as a riverboat captain with the Company, a Belgian concern organized to trade in the Congo. As he travels to Africa and then up the Congo, Marlow encounters widespread inefficiency and brutality in the Company's stations. ... The Hypocrisy of Imperialism - Heart of Darkness explores the issues surrounding imperialism in complicated ways. ... The men who work for the Company describe what ...
- Word Count: 3088
- Approx Pages: 12
- Grade Level: Undergraduate