Belaboring Colonialism In the novel Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, the reader is given a look at Belgium's colonialism, and how grimly corrupt that policy is. ... However, in Heart of Darkness, colonialism detracts from the civility of Africa and adds a brutal element. ... The Plot of Heart of Darkness revolves around the trade or removal of ivory from Africa. ... Conrad nearly belabors the idea and tone of darkness in this novel. ... It is important that Conrad overstress this treatment to amplify his theme of darkness. ...

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