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Heart of Darkness2

our genetic makeup, and that personality will stay the same regardless of environment. Others are convinced that environment shapes personal characteristics. In The Heart of Darkness, Kurtz seems to have changed because of the environment. He was placed in an atmosphere where his evil instincts were able to take over. Kurtz began to murder and he set himself apart from the society in which he developed. The question is whether or not Kurtz was corrupted because of this environment, or if these traits were always in his genetic makeup. We can also relate this to our every day experiences. Are the people blessed with successful genes more likely to survive better in our society than those placed in healthy environments? Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness was worth conquering the initial struggle I had with his writing style. Conrad’s unique portrayal of the nature of good vs. evil grabbed my attention and challenged my imagination. As I became comfortable with Conrad’s descriptive language I was not only ably to find the inner meaning of his book but relate his concepts to my personal feelings and experiences as well. ...

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