1. Heart of Darkness Apolcalypse Now and The Sweet
Nature, or the jungle is a main character in each of these works. ... The jungle is a place where the "earth [seems] unearthly" (Conrad, 105), where it is teeming with life, and reeking of death all at the same time. The isolation that the jungle creates for the characters plays a crucial role in their behavior, as it seems to intensify their experience. The jungle, like darkness, contains a mystery within its lush green leaves. ... These pure white characters are immersed in the dark mystery of the jungle and its native people. ...
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