In the most literal sense, the "Heart of Darkness " is referring to the mysterious jungles of Africa that Marlow and his crew are entering. The jungle and river is frequently described as dark, brown, and swallowing. ...

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Apocalypse Now The two texts have very different settings and when viewing Apocalypse Now with the knowledge that it was based on Heart of Darkness, the viewer is in a very pre- determined mind frame. Apocalypse Now is filled with imagery designed to symbolise a state of existence as well as ...

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