In our ‘Search for A Theory of Everything’ podcast we dive into the themes and meaning of Joseph Conrad’s classic novel, Heart of Darkness and arrive at a definitive theme and meaning.
In short, the defining quote from the book 'The Horror, The Horror' specifically describes two different horrors. Listen to find out what they are.
I am surprised the rabbit holes that this book opened up for us: Colonial Congo, King Leopold II, Apocalypse Now, Tom Bombadil, The Doors, Moby Dick, Buddhism, Hinduism and even Kali popped out at us. Phew…
Please listen and I hope you enjoy…
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
3:08 Napalm Discussion!?
3:20 The Book: Heart of Darkness
4:52 The Life of Joseph Conrad
9:52 Critiques of Joseph Conrad
11:40 The Congo
13:53 King Leopold II, The Congo Free State and Colonial Atrocities
18:05 The Plot of the Heart of Darkness
21:20 The Women of the Heart of Darkness
24:29 The Movie Remake: Apocalypse Now
25:39 The Theme and Meaning of the Heart of Darkness
27:27 Joseph Conrad’s Deleted Text and Letters
29:40 Buddhism, Hinduism and Eastern Philosophic Influences on the Heart of Darkness
31:37 Conrad Riding The Snake
32:33 ‘The End’ by The Doors
33:30 Plato and European Thought
34:54 Journey Up The River and Into The Interior of the Psyche
36:50 Are Kurtz and Marlow The Same Person?
39:10 Summary of the Themes and Meaning
43:20: More from Apocalypse Now
43:55 Relevance for Today’s World
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Promised Links:
The Rest is History Podcast, ‘Horror in the Congo: The Nightmare Begins. Part I’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqGVHgV7Eg0&t=10s
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