1. Savagery in Heart of Darkness and Apocalypse Now
Marlow, the main character in Heart of Darkness, often recognizes the Europeans' dehumanization of the Africans. ... Although the clothing, money, and overall appearance of the Europeans may look civilized, their hearts are dark with deception. ... Innocent Vietnamese children are attending school when the colonel begins his senseless attack. ... He stands up in the middle of the attack and announces "I love the smell of napalm in the morning." ... The savagery deep down in the hearts of these men truly shows itself with the Africans and the Vietnamese. ...
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- Grade Level: High School