Marlow
Narrator, a seasoned sailor who recounts Jim's story and reflects on its meaning.
Core Belief
"The human condition is inherently flawed and ambiguous, and true understanding requires grappling with the complexities of morality and the limitations of human knowledge."
Worldview
Marlow sees the world as a place of moral ambiguity and uncertainty, where individuals are constantly tested by fate and circumstance. He believes that empathy and understanding are essential for navigating this complex world, but also recognizes the difficulty of achieving true knowledge and connection.
Personality
Marlow is contemplative, insightful, and deeply interested in human nature. He is a keen observer of character and morality, often questioning conventional values and exploring the complexities of human behavior. He is also compassionate and empathetic, drawn to those who struggle with their inner demons.
In Their Own Words
"‘I have been all along exhibiting the usual polite signs of interest, but now assuming an air of regret I murmured of want of time, and shook hands in a hurry.’"
"‘We are snared into doing things for which we get called names, and things for which we get hanged, and yet the spirit may well survive--survive the condemnation, survive the halter, by Jove!’"
"‘I see well enough now that I hoped for the impossible--for the laying of what is the most obstinate ghost of man’s creation, of the uneasy doubt uprising like a mist, secret and gnawing like a worm, and more chilling than the certitude of death--the doubt of the sovereign power enthroned in a fixed standard of conduct.’"
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