About the Book

In "CliffsNotes on The Heart of Darkness & The Secret Sharer, " you come to understand how each of these stories deals with the "dark side" of the human character. "Heart of Darkness" is a journey up the Congo River to where an ivory agent, Kurtz, has succumbed to human weakness and evil, and has disintegrated into a grotesque creature. "The Secret Sharer" is an allegorical examination of a timid man who struggles to stifle the more physical and dangerous part of himself. Eventually, he resolves this duality and becomes more daring -- and, therefore, more complete.

This concise supplement to Joseph Conrad's "The Heart of Darkness & The Secret Sharer" helps you understand the overall structure of the novels, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author. Features that help you study include Part-by-part summaries and commentaries Character maps that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Critical essays that provide expert insight on the novels' structure Review sections that test your knowledge

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Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 97 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Cliffs Notes (Jun. 30th, 2000)

ISBN-10: 0764585843

ISBN-13: 9780764585845

Dimensions: 5.15 x 8.18 x 0.30 inches

Shipping Weight: 0.28 lbs

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