Leggatt as an Independent Character
Leggatt as an Independent Character
in Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Sharer"
This essay examines Leggatt as an independent person, rather than as a
symbol connected to the captain-narrator, a view shared by many critics.
Leggatt is not a negative influence on the captain per se. From an
objective point of view, it can be seen that Leggatt's portrayal depends
entirely on how the captain (as narrator) perceives him, and that he
deserves to be treated …
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