The Colonial Image of Man-Woman Relationship in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness
Keywords:
Heart of Darkness, subaltern, representation of women, postcolonialism, colonialismAbstract
The primary goal of this study is to provide a postcolonial interpretation of female characters in Joseph Conrad’s selected fiction. Joseph Conrad is one of the outstanding writers who has dedicated his literature to depict the prospects of social interaction between the colonizer and the colonized. The majority of Conrad’s characters are male, whereas female characters in his novels as either random minor figures or submissive, passive creatures. The focus of this paper is on the female characters, both white and native, in Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. There is no doubt in Marlow’s mind that women should focus on their responsibilities and avoid men’s issues, for they should continue to be misled and oblivious to the injustices in this world. This is clear from how he talks about and treats white women throughout the novella. He believes that the safety of society can be ensured if women are isolated in their own private World.
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