prompt #2

As humans we are not perfect creatures, one of our larges flaws is that we are so easily temped by our imagination and curiosity. In his tell of his adventures, Marlow describes the pull of temptation he feels by the image of a snake-like river on a map. This image is extremely relevant and important to the entirety of his story and to the book of the “Heart of Darkness.” Its geological placement is in the center of the landmass, the heart, and it’s wild, depth is the darkness.

Marlow is a man of the sea, attracted to the adventures it presents and the snake is a biblical illusion to the serpent that tempted Adam and Eve to the forbidden fruit. Having sailed the ocean for years the river enticed hip to travel the twisting fresh water. Marlow describes the river as “an immense snake uncoiled,” painting the physical image of the long curving river slithering throught the jungle and for him this is mesmerizing.  “it fascinated me as a snake would a bird.” The river’s existence and geography is charming, timpiting Marlow’s adventurous side to void the voice that calls him to the sea. It plays off his wondering nature just as the serpent did Adam and Eve.