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... These are two of the questions that inspired Joseph Conrad in his criticism of European colonization, Heart of Darkness. ...
Another novel that addresses the same general subject of civilized culture being taken out of its normal comforts and securities and placed in a harsh struggle for survival is Lord of the Flies. ... In the time period that Lord of the Flies was written European colonization was over, therefore this book having the same ulterior motive is not possible; however, I believe it is asking the same question as Conrad to prove the point that humans are influenced more by surroundings than genetics. ...
Although both authors used different techniques to contribute to their main points and themes, these two novels both used similar examples of civilized society evolving from the cultured life of Western Europe to an immoral, imperialistic savagery in order to survive in the darkness.
Conrad used all aspects of his literary skill to convey the progression into darkness by his main character, Kurtz. ...
In Lord of the Flies, Golding used the progression of the plot, and not a great deal of foreshadowing, to lead to the social point he was trying to make. ... In Lord of the Flies, unlike Heart of Darkness, the author focuses more on the characters and plot other than the imagery. ...
In Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, Kurtz, the main character, is a commander of a company in search of ivory deep within the jungle of the African Congo River.
Approximate Word count = 1130
Approximate Pages = 4.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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