"'This devoted band called itself the Eldorado Exploring Expedition, and I believe they were sworn to secrecy.'" (107)
Eldorado was never all that it was cracked up to be. Rumour had it that Eldarado was a magical city with large amounts of Gold that could get everyone rich quickly. However, although it was not real, people were still willing to risk their lives for it, just for a chance at that large of a fortune. Conrad relates this to Heart of Darkness in a couple of different ways. One example of course is the ivory. Ivory drove the Europeans as well as the Africans mad in the search of what everybody desired. Also, although this could be a stretch, Eldordo relates to the Europeans trying to force their customs on the Africans. Although they have an idea that it will probably not work, their hopes are so high that the still work to make the Africans more like them.
Eldorado was never all that it was cracked up to be. Rumour had it that Eldarado was a magical city with large amounts of Gold that could get everyone rich quickly. However, although it was not real, people were still willing to risk their lives for it, just for a chance at that large of a fortune. Conrad relates this to Heart of Darkness in a couple of different ways. One example of course is the ivory. Ivory drove the Europeans as well as the Africans mad in the search of what everybody desired. Also, although this could be a stretch, Eldordo relates to the Europeans trying to force their customs on the Africans. Although they have an idea that it will probably not work, their hopes are so high that the still work to make the Africans more like them.
yes -- excellent research and connections
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