"a shadow darker than the shadow of night." (68)
Shadows are a common thread in this novel. They symbolize imperialism and its deceit. Marlow casts a shadow around him when he goes to Kurtz's lover's house. This shadow represents his knowledge of Kurtz, that would hurt the women. He knows that Kurtz wanted justice and to stay in Africa more than he wanted to go home to her.
Shadows are a common thread in this novel. They symbolize imperialism and its deceit. Marlow casts a shadow around him when he goes to Kurtz's lover's house. This shadow represents his knowledge of Kurtz, that would hurt the women. He knows that Kurtz wanted justice and to stay in Africa more than he wanted to go home to her.
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a key symbol to be sure
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