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Q: Why is the Congo river called the heart of darkness?
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Who is the narrator of Conrad's novel that involves a boat trip up the Congo River to Inner Station?

Heart of Darkness (1899) is a novella by Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad, about a voyage up the Congo River into the Congo Free State, in the heart of Africa, by the story's narrator Marlow. Marlow tells his story to friends aboard a boat anchored on the River Thames, London, England.


What is the significance of '' marlow?

Marlow is a central character in Joseph Conrad's novel "Heart of Darkness." He serves as the narrator and provides insights into the darkness of human nature and the effects of colonization. Marlow's journey up the Congo River reflects the journey into the heart of darkness both literally and metaphorically.


Are the Congo river and the Zaire River in the Congo the same river?

Yes, they are the same rivers. The Zaire River is sometimes called the Congo River, because part of it is in the Congo.


What is the largest river flowing through the Congo Basin and emptying into the Atlantic ocean?

Tinier Rivers.


What is the river to the Congo called?

Ubangi


Which country is the river Congo in?

The river Congo is in the Democratic republic of the CongoThe river Congo is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo


What happened to Zaire?

It became Congo. The Zaire river is the Congo river. It is the same thing, it is now just called something else.


What is the mood from the heart of darkness?

Anxious describes the feelings of The Heart of Darkness narrator as he travels up the river.


What river is between the Congo and the democratic republic of the Congo?

river Congo easy to remember river Congo easy to remember


Who is kurtz?

Joseph Conrad's man at the end of the river in heart of darkness


Is Congo a jungle or a desert?

Congo is a river if your talking about Congo river.


What does the Congo lake pass?

Although there are many lakes on the mighty Congo River, none are called Congo Lake. The river flows almost 3,000 miles through the Congo rain forest to empty into the south Atlantic.