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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the concept of time as it relates to these two classics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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obvious. There exist both implied and obscure examples of time, as well as those that are visual and conceptual. Conrads implication within a traditional, even romantic setting leaves
one to ascertain that the author possessed a great sense of continuance within his writings. Conrads perception of the future was fueled by what he envisioned from the past.
His romantic strains are apparent within the style of writing he adopts in order to get across his ultimate intent. Traditionalism is ripe throughout Heart of Darkness as
an indicator of time, yet it is that very traditionalist approach that melds so well to produce Conrads literary objective. Destiny was an all-consuming concept for Conrad, who routinely
utilized its direction within his works to demonstrate his preoccupation with the future. It seems almost intrinsic that Conrad propelled forward by looking back.
"I was thinking of very old times, when the Romans first came here, nineteen hundred years ago -- the other day. . . . Light came out
of this river since -- you say Knights? Yes; but it is like a running blaze on a plain, like a flash of lightning in the clouds. We
live in the flicker -- may it last as long as the old earth keeps rolling!" (Conrad PG).
Conrads Heart of Darkness captures the "true intensity" (Anonymous page12.htm) of the authors time-related vision. The character of Marlow was Conrads personified representation of "all the
glories of exploration" (Conrad PG). It is through his eyes, ear and actions that the reader gains much significance regarding the concept of time as it exists within the
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