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15 Cards in this Set
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What is the Name of the Ship the Men are riding in at the beginning of the novel? |
The Nellie |
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Why does Marlow go to Congo? |
To fulfill his dream and for adventure |
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What does Marlow think about women? |
He considers women out of touch with the world because his Auntie wanted him to civilize the Africans in Congo. But the trade company he was hired for is for-profit? |
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Who is Kurtz? |
Kurtz is the manager of the inner station and the "prodigy" of the trade company. He brings in more ivory than any other trader. He is a man with an evil secret. |
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Marlow remarks that England was a dark place. What does that suggest about the Imperialism and colonialism? |
That it may appear glorious and civil, but it is heartless and dark within. |
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What is suspicious about the Brick maker? |
He is a spy and asks a lot about Marlow. He and the General Manager see Marlow as a threat. |
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How does Marlow describe the Congo River? |
Going up that river was like travelling back to the earliest beginnings of the world (Conrad 44) |
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Why is Kurtz dangerous to Marlow and the pilgrims? |
Because he is a false god to the natives and by his command the tribe can kill Marlow and the others. |
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Where does the Russian go towards the end of the novel? |
He flees the Congo back to Europe. He feels his life is endangered by the General Manager. |
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Why is the General Manager so inconsiderate of Kurtz's situation? |
Because he hopes Kurtz will die. The General Manager wants to the best in the trading company and that will not happen until Kurtz is out of the picture. |
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Marlow becomes close with Kurtz on the ship during the escape. What does Marlow realize? |
Marlow realizes that Kurtz is not mad and is in fact, mad in soul. His greed for wealth and glory have led him in a downward spiral. |
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Marlow continues to look up to Kurtz even after his death. Why does he respect him? |
Marlow knows Kurtz is evil, but he respects him for speaking his mind about the harsh realities around him. Marlow does not have that courage and that is why he fails to change Imperial rule in the Congo. |
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Kurtz's last words are: "The horror, the horror" (Conrad 88). What does he mean by that? |
Perhaps Kurtz is referring to the horror of life a ivory trader in the Congo. The deception and violence is too much. Or perhaps he is citing the evil legacy of Imperialism that is left unchallenged for too long. |
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What is common between Kurtz's Intended and Marlow's aunt? |
They are both out of touch with reality in the eyes of Marlow. Kurtz's Intended believes Kurtz to be a honest, hard working man. She is just as deceived as the natives are by Kurtz |
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What happens to Marlow at the end of the novel? |
He rids the Nellie with the unnamed narrator who comments on the darkness of the Thames river. Marlow seems to have related the darkness of civilization effectively. |
