Conrad's character, Marlow, describes Europe and the Europeans using white and light; depicting their civility. ... The map that Marlow sees in the company offices shows the continent with "blotches of color, a lot of blue, a little green, smears of orange, a purple patch, to show where the jolly pioneers of progress drink the jolly lager-beer. ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School