14 Questions
What was the condition of the wind as described in the text?
Nearly calm
What did the Nellie do after swinging to her anchor?
Remained at rest
What did the sea-reach of the Thames look like?
The beginning of an interminable waterway
What was the appearance of the sails of the barges drifting up with the tide?
Red clusters of canvas sharply peaked
What rested on the low shores that ran out to sea?
A haze
What was the only thing for the Nellie to do after being bound down the river?
Come to rest and wait for the turn of the tide
What was the atmosphere like above Gravesend?
Dark and mournful
Who was standing in the bows looking to seaward?
The Director of Companies
What did the Accountant bring out to toy with?
A box of dominoes
What was Marlow doing on the yacht?
Sitting cross-legged right aft
How is the Lawyer described?
The best of old fellows
What was the mood on board the yacht?
Meditative and fit for placid staring
What happened to the sun at the end of the day?
It changed to a dull red without rays and without heat
What did the water become as the day ended?
Less brilliant but more profound
Study Notes
- Heart of Darkness is a book written by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1899 in serial form and 1902 as a book.
- The text starts with the Nellie, a cruising yawl, anchored on the Thames River, waiting for the tide to turn.
- The Director of Companies, who resembled a pilot, served as the captain and host. The crew included the Lawyer, the Accountant, and Marlow.
- Marlow was described as having sunken cheeks, a yellow complexion, a straight back, and an ascetic appearance.
- The group exchanged a few words and felt meditative. They did not begin a game of dominoes.
- The day ended in a serene and brilliant pacificity. The sun set, causing a change on the water's surface, and the river looked venerable and tranquil.
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