Main Points Regarding the "Seclected Letters En Route to the Congo"

• Given reinforcing insight into the parallel connections between Conrad and his character Marlow
• Outlines Conrad's extensive journey prior to his departure for the Congo and who he visited with
• Reflections upon how Conrad felt prior to his departure (ie. his temperment and view on the risks involved with the journey and the job)
• Close connection with family
• Marguerite Poradowska--model for Marlow's aunt in the story
• Expresses those feelings of loyalty and love toward her in the second-to-last letter; she is too him a positive distraction from the problems within his life.