Literary Devices
"I slipped through one of these cracks, went up a swept and ungarnished staircase, as arid as a desert, and opened the first door I came to."
What is the literary device used here?
Simile
-He is the protagonist; he is a seaman going on a journey to the Congo
Marlow
This is known as a simple or small boat
Yawl
Where is the Congo located?
Africa
Who helped Marlow get his first job?
His aunt
"But this must have been before his- let us say- nerves went wrong."
What is the literary device used here?
Euphemism
He is the "villain" of the story. The natives in the Congo worship him as if he were a god
Kurtz
This term can be used to refer to a sailor
Jack
Where is the Thames River located?
London, England
Why does Marlow want to meet Kurtz so badly?
He wants to meet him because he is his idol and is regarded highly by everyone
"I couldn't let it rest, though; but when an opportunity offered at last to meet my predecessor..."
What is the literary device used here?
Apostrophe
He is one of the employees in the Outer Station. He was mentioned as being dressed very nicely.
This is a pole used to measure the water's depth
Sounding-Pole
Where did Joseph Conrad leave his home in Poland to travel to in 1874?
Marseilles, France
What was the EEE?
The Eldorado Exploring Expedition
"No, they were not inhuman."
What is the literary device used here?
Litotes
The man who was known for helming the steam ship. He worked for Marlow until he got killed by spears.
The Helmsman
This is known as a large flat boat for hauling cargo
Decked Scow
Where is Tambov located? (Mentioned in the book)
Russia
What is slowly happening to Marlow as the story progresses?
He is losing feeling and emotions; he is becoming more cold and numb to the horrific things he is witnessing