Explore the fourth part of the literary analysis of Conrad's novel, focusing on the narrative technique of "delayed decoding" and how it creates a distorted relationship between cause and effect throughout the text. Learn about the historical context of telegraph stations across Congo and their significance to the story's themes of communication and isolation. This 23-minute lecture examines these critical elements that shape the narrative structure and colonial commentary in the Heart of Darkness.
Overview
Syllabus
Heart of Darkness - Part 4
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NPTEL-NOC IITM