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Heart of Darkness
Joseph Conrad
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Marlow
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Marlow can be read as an intermediary between the extremes of which two figures?
General manager/brickmaker
Natives/Pilgrims
Kurtz/The Company
Kurtz/Natives
2
of 5
What archetype does Kurtz resemble?
Evil genius
Lost hero
Unhinged villain
Immoral leader
3
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What does Kurtz's style mask?
He's frightened
He's coldhearted
He's immoral
He's lacking in substance
4
of 5
Which of Marlow's characteristics is not one of a traditional hero?
Honesty
Independent thinking
Cynicism
Toughness
5
of 5
Which character acts as a guide for the reader?
Marlow
Kurtz
The general manager
Russian trader
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