The Heart of Darkness provides answers to questions that the human race has been asking for centuries. What is really inside my heart? How can I control these feelings? Why do I feel this way? The authors' theory is that no matter how hard we try to hide it, emotions that we don't necessarily want are imprinted on us. What's different about his unique method of telling us this is what makes the story so interesting. classic.Joseph Conrad uses foils instead of the usual "antagonist versus protagonist" plot. It focuses on the identities of others in order to bring out the best and worst in a character without naming a villain or hero. potential to become the mean person they see in each other. By demonstrating the darkness in everything, it allows us to see what is truly inside these people. The Russian (Harlequin) is a very colorful man who becomes absolutely fascinated by the character of Kurtz. . He was almost brought to his death by the maniac for interfering with his ivory. Even after idolizing him so much that he...