What is the role of irony in the heart of darkness?

Answer 1

Marlow calls a highly flawed colonist official a "supernatural being." *APEX*

Answer 2

The role of irony in the heart of darkness is most definitely apparent at the end when marlow lies to kurzt's intended concerning what his last words were. Throughout the entire novella, Marlow displays a certain hatred for Imperialism and hypocrisy yet when he is put in a situation where the truth is demanded from him, he lies and says that kurtz's last words were her name when in reality his last words were, "the Horror, the horror"

Answer 3

In "Heart of Darkness," irony is used to highlight the contrast between appearances and reality, particularly in the depiction of colonialism and its effects. Through irony, the novel exposes the hypocrisy and brutality of European imperialism, as well as the dehumanizing consequences of the quest for power and domination. Irony also serves to critique the darkness within human nature and the moral ambiguity that exists in the characters' actions and beliefs.

Answer 4

'Heart of Darkness' is a short novel written by Polish author Joseph Conrad published in 1899. It tells the story of Charles Marlow, a British sailor, and his troubles and adventures as an ivory transporter down the Congo River, in Central Africa.

Answer 5

D. Marlow calls an African soldier who works for the colonialists "one of the reclaimed."

Answer 6

marlowe calls forcing criminals into slave labor a “philanthropic” act

Answer 7

A man wearing a protective beekeeper suit covering his entire body is stung by a scorpion

Answer 8

Marlow call colonialism “the noble cause”

Answer 9

Situational irony in heart of darkness

Answer 10

marlow calls imperialism the noble cause - apex