Symbolism in Conrad’s Heart of Darkness
Words: 710 Pages: 2 4843Art and literature invite interpretation shaped by personal experiences and cultural backgrounds. This essay explores the nuanced relationship between creator intent and audience interpretation, using a personal anecdote from a Christmas Door Decorating Contest and an in-depth analysis of Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" through the lens of Reader-Response Criticism. By examining these two examples, we can better understand how meaning is constructed and reconstructed through the interplay of the creator's work and the audience's diverse perspectives. The focus will […]