How does the jungle in Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" function as both a character and a setting?

The jungle in Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" functions simulatenously as a character and a setting for much of the short story's plot. As a setting, the junlge is the location for Kurtz's quest for ivory and his eventual descent into darkness. It serves to illustrate the depths to which Kurtz has fallen as a result of his greed. As a character, the jungle actively invites and even seduces Kurtz into its depths. It facilitates his consumption by greed, rendering him transformed from when he began his initial exploration. 

Answered by Allison A. English tutor

8908 Views

See similar English GCSE tutors

Related English GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Discuss the use of personification in the following quote from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: ''Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind.''


Examine how Steinbeck presents the character of Curley's wife in 'Of Mice and Men'. (30)


How should I structure my paragraphs in an essay?


[In the following extract, I.vii 36 - 59] How does Lady Macbeth use language to manipulate her husband?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences