![]() ![]() According to a critic it is a psychological-anthropological journey. Symbolism in Lord of the Flies by William Goldingįinally, Marlow’s journey into Congo is symbolic it is a journey into Marlow’s sub-conscious mind or a journey into the subconscious mind of making in general.Brussels thus symbolizes the degeneracy of the white man. The city of Brussels seems to Marlow to be something outwardly and pleasant but inwardly rotten. In sharp contrast to the wild imagery, the city of Brussels symbolizes the corruption of the white man’s civilization. The silence of the woods and the abundance of trees symbolises mystery and honor. ![]() The wild and awe-inspiring scenery makes an observer think that he has gone back to the beginning of the world when the huge trees were kings. Marlow’s steamer is caught in the fog, meaning that he has no idea where he’s going and no idea whether peril or open water lies ahead.įurthermore the description of the natural scenery also serves a symbolic purpose. Fog not only obscures but distorts: it gives one just enough information to begin making decisions but no way to judge the accuracy of that information, which often ends up being wrong. The chain-gang with half a dozen native men chained to one another, and each wearing an iron collar round his neck, symbolize the white man’s sway over the ignorant backward people without any concern for their welfare.įog is a sort of corollary to darkness. In short, Conrad has effectively conveyed exploitation of the people of Congo through Symbolic descriptions. Then half a dozen native men chained to one another, and each wearing an iron collar round his neck symbolizes the white man’s sway over the backward people. The French warship firing aimlessly into the forest, and the rock being blasted with gunpowder without any purpose, symbolize the sense of futility and aimlessness. Then the sight of the starved native symbolizes the sufferings of the natives who do not receive any sympathy from the white. The Russian, who resembles a harlequin, symbolizes inquisitiveness, loyalty and fidelity.īesides characters there are also other symbolic elements in the novel. Kurtz’s fiancée, Intended, also symbolizes loyalty, she symbolizes the hold of an illusion upon a woman’s mind. ![]() Kurtz was being taken away, symbolizes a woman’s strong devotion and loyalty to her lord. The majestic-looking native woman, who appears on the river-bank when Mr. The knitting women in the beginning of the novel symbolises the Fate, who determine the future of every human being on the earth as they seem to know all about everybody who visits the Company’s officer. The cannibal crew on Marlow’s steamer symbolize efficiency because they do not shirk work they also symbolise self-restraint because they do not try to satisfy their hunger by eating their flesh. Then there are a number of white agentswho keep loitering around the Central Station because they have nothing to do. Marlow calls him as a “papier-mache MephistopheIes” means cunning and trickery. Then there is the brick-maker who acts as the manager’s spy and informer. Though he has no originality and no solid ideas in his head yet he can do his manager’s work like a machine. He is unable to inspire respect or love or fear because he is spiritually barren. The Manager of the Central Station symbolizes spiritual emptiness. Similarly, the characters too carry symbolic significance. ![]()
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