Sunday, November 16, 2008

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.

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