Taylor and Shawn discuss Joseph Conrad’s classic novel and its equally iconic film adaptation, and delve into its themes of civilization, savagery, colonialism, and the meaning of the darkness.0:00 - Intro: Anti-colonialism, and is the story that deep?7:07 - The thin veneer of civilization12:28 - Sympathy for the cannibal16:15 - Civilization as the main character18:53 - How to face the darkness: Marlow and Kurtz32:38 - Civilization and identity37:55 - Comparing Heart of Darkness and “Apocalypse Now”42:36 - “Horror and moral terror”: Kurtz and his monologues47:00 - Redux scenes, and French race war51:39 - Kicked loose from the earthStayed tuned for the announcement of the subject of the next episode, and subscribe to make sure you don’t miss it!Get Shawn Bell’s book Post-Thanks for listening to Antelope Hill Publishing! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work.
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