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The Lies A lie is an untruth. It can be a false statement or a statement left unsaid which causes someone to be misled. In life, lies are told for many different reasons. In fiction, they thicken the plot and overall setting of the story. In Conrad's Heart of Darkness, Marlow dislikes lies and therefore only tells two, both in extraordinary circumstances. Thus, these lies show the following about Marlow: even though he has been t ....
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.... or a way out of the jungle. Secondly, it would provide Kurtz with an ally who was perceived as powerful. Marlow knew that others were jealous of the success of Mr. Kurtz. Some saw him as the next "Director of the Company," and some were trying to find a reason to hang him. If Marlow was considered powerful, he might be able to help Mr. Kurtz in some way. This is an excellent reason for telling a lie. 2 The second lie was also told in extraordinary circumstances. It is told to "the inte ....
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