I also find it interesting how he relates to the Africans; it seems he is confused as to what to think. He knows what he has been told and what he previously believed, but now he is not quite so sure if they are just like poor, uneducated Europeans. There are alot of sharp contrasts in this story, which I think really help me understand what the author is trying to do. Or at least I think I know.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Part 2 > Part 1
I like this section MUCH better, its not as monotonous and filled with useless detailed information (in my opinion..) I found it striking in how much the imperialistic mindset was protrayed in this section. The trip on the river, over several months, is described as extremely dangerous, treacherous, etc, and yet these men all jump on the voyage like it is nothing. What drives them? Ivory. The simple fact of making a profit on this ivory is greater than the importance of their lives, which is why they make the journey. I think the author meant to over exaggerate how "treacherous" the journey was, to really show how money-hungry these men were.
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You cannnot help but appreciate the contrasts in the story and Marlow's confusion and uncertainty. And I absolutely agree that the story has, at last, become interesting and that imperialism is now playing a key role.
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