A Comparison and Contrast of L
A Comparison and Contrast of LA Comparison and Contrast of Lord of the Flies and Heart of Darkness
Achebe uses positive tone in his description of the African jungle; whereas, Conrad makes use of negative connotations. Their portrayals of the jungle reflect their attitudes toward their subject; Achebe sees it as a hospitable home whereas Conrad sees a tragic trap.
Conrad utilizes words with negative connotations, such as Arioted, Amob, Avengeful, and Agloom to portray the jungle as an inauspicious place. He makes use of diction such as, "Whether it meant war, peace, or prayer we could not tell..." to further portray the jungle as an Aunknown planet," a place of hostile unfamiliarity. Conrad feels the "white man's burden" as, "...an accursed inheritance, to be subdued..." Marlow's ignorance of his surroundings is exemplified as he asks, "The prehistoric man was cursing us, praying to us, welcoming us -- who could tell?" Marlow is simultaneously frightened and baffled by this man. His attitude is one of disgust.
Achebe uses positive connotations and imagery: "The sun rose slowly to the center of the sky..." "...a peaceful dance..." "...taking one of the titles of his clan, with music...
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