Heart of Darkness

The contrast between the ideas of light and dark in Heart of Darkness is yet what sets the backdrop for the story. These revolving colors are not only seen in man but in nature as well. Both represent many things that consume their surrounding and have the ability to alter ones perceptions. Morality and social values are two of the thematic elements that these two shades touch upon and intertwine with this idea that since …

…what fueled this light and death and ironically the darkness illuminates this theme. It is what is and always will be as well as the light. For everything good there is evil. For every start there is an end and for every lie there is a truth. It just depends on what light you choose to see it in. It’s much The Matrix; one can choose the pill of truth or the almighty lie.