The selected letters in route to the Congo are Conrad’s letters to his cousins, uncle, and aunt expressing his love and devotion to them, as well as describing his travels.
-Reminds his uncle that he will never forget the love and kindness he received from him while in Cracow.
-Conrad refers to himself as an affectionate relation and servant to both his uncle and aunt.
-Signs his letters as Konrad Korzeniowski or simply Conrad (real name is Józef Teodor Konrad Nalecz Korzeniowski)
-Has an immense amount of gratitude for the goodness showed to him by others.
-Intense emotions of gratitude, love, and devotion.
-Appears excited and anxious for his trip.
-Recognizes “the wickedness of the world” yet he is able to be optimistic and positive within it.
-His world is busy and chaotic before his trip with goodbyes and packing.
-Feels uneasy that 60% of the Company’s employees return to Europe before their 6 months’ service is completed.
-“I have no longer been interested in the goal to which my road leads.”
-Change of emotions towards his journey.
-Finds his tenderness as his uncle as a weakness.
-Wishes for letters from family and friends to make his existence more bearable. Needs communication and connections to prevent his loneliness.
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