In Heart of Darkness, Marlow is defined by his complacency, while in Apocalypse Now, Willard behaves aberrantly, and his fascination with Kurtz is more impressiveness than awe as in Heart of Darkness. ... Conrad describes Kurtz as an ailing, elderly gentleman, malnourished and on the verge of death. ...

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Typically in late 19th century literature, female characters are simply placed in the novel to further the male protagonist plot. They are seen not to drive the plot but to only sacrifice for the men. Whether the women be placed as a love interest, a wife, or a mother, she given little to no autonom...

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Contents Introduction 3 Comprehending The French Lieutenant's Woman 5 Conclusion 18 Bibliography 20 ...

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