Essay

I'm still not sure exactly what I want my question to be, but I am basi it off Freud and the inevitable darkness in man that is repressed naturally by civilization and how that power is unleashed when entering the heart of darkness

Murfin

Murfin claims that people act off their self-conscious self. I really beleive trhis is true in alot of cases, because its so common for someone to do something, and then claim they "werent thinking." Depending on the situation, people will do certain things without thinking in order to gain success, or anything aelse that may benefit them, even if the action or decision is not trational at all. Murfin underlines this point and i think its a very true aspect of our civilization today.

Heart of Darkness End

Im not really sure how i feel about the ending. The whole book to me was pretty confusing at times and the end really was too. Marlow seeks Kurtz "intended" at the end of the novel and i thought it was pretty confusing and didnt really give us that many answers. I'm not sure about what will happen to Marlow now in Africa or what will happen, so I think the novel opens up alot of discussion on the ending.

Heart of darkness

I continue to see more examples of Freud's philosophy on man and how he has a natural dark side. Instead of the text saying "a black man" it says a "black figure." this characterization of an African American man is an example of Freud's philosophy because he is not characterized as a human, and it proves the unfair treatment African Americans went through.

Heart of Darkness

We see some more Freud philosophy in this reading specifically when discussing 'mules.' The raider talks about mules being shipped and eventually dying out, which can clearly represent slaves. Slaves are like the mules, in that they are shipped to eventually just die out. This proves Freud's idea that man has a dark side that wants to dominate and rule, and it is expressed through the cruel treatment of slaves in Africa.

Heart of Darkness hw

Readers are seeing more and more evidence of Freud's philosophy that man has a naturally dark side urging him to seek dominance and power. The events reflecting this aspect of man seem to be even more extreme now, as readers see the boat attacked and several men killed. Personally, I think after discussing Freud the past week, I am noticing even more aspects of the novel that are directly connected to Freud ideas.

Heart of Darkness

I think Kurtz is a very interesting and important character. He is portrayed as a powerful person by natives and i think there is yet another clear connection to Freud's idea of man's natural domineering urge. Throughout the novel, i see more and more symbols of darkness and connections to Freud's philosophy as well. The novel continues to get more interesting as I keep reading.

Heart of Darkness hw

The novel is getting a little more interesting in my oppinion now. We see an interesting event happen withj the Eldorado Exploring Expedition. Their fate is not important it seems and is definitely unknown but a connection appears as nature will determinate the fates of each person.

Freud and Heart of Darkness (Conrad) PRESENTATION

Freud and the novel Heart of darkness can be directly connected through that darkness mentioned in the novel's title. Freud firmly believes that man has a dark, and evil side, and this so called darkness is brought up throughout the novel as a major theme. Freud claims this 'dark' side of man is driven by the urge to dominate, survive, or succeed. He illustrates this idea as something that cannot be just stopped or prevented, as it is basically inevitable.


Darkness is a theme right away in the novel, making a connection to Freud's idea that man naturally has a dark side: Marlow says, "And this also has been one of the dark places of the earth"; Already, on page 6 of the novel, we see the theme of darkness illustrated. Although it doesnt exactly capture Freud's philosophy and view on man, a connection can still be made; Marlow claims this has been a very dark place for man, and Freud sees a natural evil or dark side in man's nature. Readers can already see the dark nature that Freud illustrates  in the setting that Marlow sets.


Another  key example in which Freud's philosophy is embodied in Heart of Darkness: The slavery in Africa. The way that the africans are treated connects to Freud's view that man's dark side urges him to express power and dominance.

Freud's philosophy

Freud beleives that man is naturally bad and it is up to society to improve him. H eonly points out the darkside of man's nature with no exceptions. Heart of Darkness conveys the theme of darkness, so we see Freud's philosophy throughout the novel. Marlow is a perfect example to relate to Freud's philosphy, as we see his dark and evil nature when dealing with the slaves in Africa. According to Freud, because this evil nature is natural in man, it is inevitable and can not be avoided by man from the start

Heart of Darkness 3

As i continue to progress through this novel, I see more and more irony and sarcasm pop up. This is an interesting and unique technique used by the narrator. I, as well as other readers, have to make sure I pay attention to the context when the narrator speaks because some may be fooled when he uses sarcasm, and does not really mean what he writes. The book continues to seem interesting and this aspect used by the narrator definitely gives the novel a unique twist.

Heart of darkness

Still, we see a unique story drawing out. The tone continues to foreshadow events happening in the future of the novel. We sactUally begin to see more of a story rather than just setting descriptions with a calm nd sad tone.  Personally, I have not really gotten into this novel yet has a slow begginings and not much action so far, but I hunk as I continue reading I think that will definitely change.

Heart of Darkness Opening

The beginning of this novel can be described with one word: calm. This isn't a typical modern start to a novel with some huge event. Instead, the mood and stage are set with descriptions of the outdoors. I believe the descriptions actually set a sort of dark and sad tone, which could foreshadow the rest of the novel. The opening scene of this novel doesn't necessarily make as much sense as a lot of other novels' because there is not a lot of drama or action going on, but instead it gives readers the opportunity to make assumptions and guess what will happen. It has a mysterious tone that definitely foreshadows something bad may happen as the novel progresses.