I noticed there was a hole in the bottom of his pail- (Conrad 20). ... (Hampson XXXii) Conrad's depiction of his characters best emulates this materialism. ... The same can be said of Marlow's experience in Heart of Darkness although Conrad uses several tactics to avoid his experiences being directly linked with the experience of his main character. ... Conrad had to be very careful not to be directly linked to the opinions expressed by his main character or else he would face criticism or worse from his readers, the majority of which were male and of the colonial service class. .....

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• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Marlow arrives at the Central Station, run by the general manager, an unwholesome, conspiratorial character. ... Analysis of Major Characters Marlow - Although Marlow appears in several of Conrad's other works, it is important not to view him as merely a surrogate for the author. ... Like these characters, he is significant both for his style and eloquence and for his grandiose, almost megalomaniacal scheming. ...

• Word Count: 3088
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate