Through the use of allusions and symbolism, it is easy to see the message that Conrad is trying to send. With the river being in the shape of a snake to represent Adam and Eve, to the ways characters are portrayed in the story, evil is shown time and time again. By showing the disconnection and the difference of treatment between the Europeans and the Africans, you can detect the evil that lies within many characters of this story. The story of Heart of Darkness is much like many events that have happened in the past and can be related to real world experiences. The message that Conrad is sending is not just true in this fictional story, yet it can be seen in everyday life. Because of this, it is easy to agree with Conrad and his theory that evil lies within all
Through the use of allusions and symbolism, it is easy to see the message that Conrad is trying to send. With the river being in the shape of a snake to represent Adam and Eve, to the ways characters are portrayed in the story, evil is shown time and time again. By showing the disconnection and the difference of treatment between the Europeans and the Africans, you can detect the evil that lies within many characters of this story. The story of Heart of Darkness is much like many events that have happened in the past and can be related to real world experiences. The message that Conrad is sending is not just true in this fictional story, yet it can be seen in everyday life. Because of this, it is easy to agree with Conrad and his theory that evil lies within all