Lord Jim plot summary

Answer 1

"Lord Jim" is a young seaman who rises in ranks quickly. Marlow is a man who struggles to understand and tell Jim's life story. Jim became a seaman in his youth and one day as he and his crew were aboard a ship that carried Muslim Pilgrims they hit something underwater and swore the ship was going to sink. Jim and the crew abandon the ship and the passengers and are later interrogated about what happened. Jim is stripped of his officer certification and meets Marlow during this time. The story goes on to tell the different things Jim did and how he became a spiritual leader and earned the trust of the town's residents.

Answer 2

"Lord Jim" is a novel by Joseph Conrad that follows the story of Jim, a young British sailor who abandons his ship and passengers during a moment of crisis. The novel explores Jim's quest for redemption as he tries to make amends for his past mistake. Themes of courage, honor, and moral responsibility are central to the story as Jim navigates his way through a series of challenges and life-changing experiences.