Psychotic Darkness
A gun gives you the opportunity, but a thought pulls the trigger. In this world, there are many life changing situations that can test one 's sanity. Such situations can capture one 's mind leading the mind to be on the verge of psychotic. Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad, grants the characters with a series of insane scenes that can generate question of psychotic characters. Conrad uses psychological influence throughout the novella specifically in the areas of, physical health, geographical surroundings, and eerie obsession to lead to the overall truth of madness.
An image of such madness is apparent through Conrad 's works of psychological influence within physical health. The mental well-being of the characters, provides a better understanding of their madness. Strident physical surroundings are present to readers through Kurtz’s inner station providing his power and threatening heads. Keeping this idea in mind, the Doctor places concern upon Marlow by teasing “Ever any madness in your family? He asked in a matter-of-fact tone. I felt very annoyed. Is that a question in science interests too? It would be he said without taking notice of my irritation, interesting for science to watch the mental changes of individuals, on the spot, but…”(Conrad 270). Through this statement the doctor is implying going into the interior changes a man 's psyche. Marlow doesn’t appear to believe this now, however it’s apparent that the doctor’s prediction is correct.