heart of darkness-symboliszm

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…both is a love for Kurtz. The use of the symbols of light and darkness assist in developing many major themes in the Heart of Darkness. Many of these themes, if not grasped by the reader through the use of symbols and other literary devices, generate a misinterpretation of the novel. Therefore, the allegations deeming Conrad racist are merely the result of ignorant readers who do not comprehend the style of writing which he employs.