What did the 'whited sepulchre' represent in heart of darkness?

Answer 1

It represents a tomb, white, pristine and clean on the outside but on the outside lies the Horror- the dead body.

Answer 2

The 'whited sepulchre' in Heart of Darkness is a metaphor used to describe the colonial rulers in Africa. It suggests that although they appear clean and righteous on the outside, they hide dark and corrupt intentions within, much like a tomb that looks appealing but conceals decay and death inside. The phrase highlights the hypocrisy and moral emptiness of Imperialism.