The archetype contributes to this overall idea of the irony of human nature because a river is usually a progression and stabilization of one’s foundation and ideals, but as Marlow travels down the Congo River the true essence of Kurtz is shown; that essence being that Kurtz traveled down the river and instead of becoming livelier, he became barbaric and one with the slaves. The metaphor that is used by Eliot also contributes to the ironic nature of humans because sunlight typically radiates positivity, but the sunlight in Kurtz’s manner is radiating savagery and demoralization. Also, the eyes that are described in the metaphor contribute to the humanistic part of Kurtz. Both of these devices together help to shape the irony that is possessed by all humans whether it is major as in Kurtz’s case or minor in daily life and
The archetype contributes to this overall idea of the irony of human nature because a river is usually a progression and stabilization of one’s foundation and ideals, but as Marlow travels down the Congo River the true essence of Kurtz is shown; that essence being that Kurtz traveled down the river and instead of becoming livelier, he became barbaric and one with the slaves. The metaphor that is used by Eliot also contributes to the ironic nature of humans because sunlight typically radiates positivity, but the sunlight in Kurtz’s manner is radiating savagery and demoralization. Also, the eyes that are described in the metaphor contribute to the humanistic part of Kurtz. Both of these devices together help to shape the irony that is possessed by all humans whether it is major as in Kurtz’s case or minor in daily life and