Women In Joseph Conrad's Heart Of Darkness
In the novel, Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad rarely have women present. Though, when women are actually present they seem to be portrayed unequal to men and ignorant of the world. The novel’s two biggest female roles are the native warrior, and Kurtz's Intended. All but the warrior, are perceived as delicate individuals who have to be hidden from reality and unequal to the male race. Then, there is the African warrior who is perceived as a leader who is unique and wild.
Throughout the novel the character, Marlow, narrates his thoughts about the female race and his few encounters with women. He describes them to be naive due to their belief in an utopian world, and “how out of touch with truth [they] are.”(10) To Marlow, “they
Throughout the novel the character, Marlow, narrates his thoughts about the female race and his few encounters with women. He describes them to be naive due to their belief in an utopian world, and “how out of touch with truth [they] are.”(10) To Marlow, “they