Since Joseph Conrad explores topics of profound depth in Heart of Darkness, he frequently uses silence to convey what mere words cannot, symbolizing inexpressible concepts that exist only within the heart of man. ... Here Conrad opts to include only brief descriptions of his characters and their physical setting; the real substance of the moment, the atmosphere, lies in the unspoken tranquility of Marlow's shipmates. ... By referencing the nascence of the world, Conrad suggests that "an implacable force" and "an inscrutable intention" have existed forever. ... With silence, Conrad del...

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