Essay Archive - The Heart of Darkness: Symbolism
The Heart of Darkness: Symbolism
Symbolism has long been a tool of the storyteller, finding its
origins in the folklore of our earliest civilizations. In more recent years,
however, symbolism has taken on a new role, forming the skeleton upon which
the storyteller builds the tales of his or hers thoughts and adventures.
Knowing the power of this element, Joseph Conrad uses symbols to help the
reader explore dark interiors of men. The symbols become a vehicle that
carry the audience from stop to stop, the ride becoming an evaluation of
the darkness contained inside the hearts of ma....
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