Is self-control truly possible for a civilized man? why or why not?

Most readers critique joseph Conrad's novella Heart of Darkness as his stance again: the harsh reality of European imperialism. However, when we look closely at the text is evident that he spends most of the text calling attention to man's nature and the impact of a no rules° society on man's behavior. Though the story tends to point us to Kurtz, a man who seems to have succumbed to some base human nature---yielding to his lust for greed, power----the primary narrator, Marlow is the character v. should examine as readers. From Marlow's vantage point we meet individuals and become familiar with the "gloomy" surroundings in the text and forthwith cast our judgements. How does Conrad---and by extension Marlow ----use the surroundings t demonstrate the nature of the man? Pay close attention to the characters Conrad takE the time to highlight throughout the text and compare their behaviors to their surroundings. Further, examine how lack of exterior restraints ( for example laws, police officers, or simply accountability for our actions) may lead to the same kind of base nature that we see engulf Kurtz. In a 6 page persuasive research paper discusE some aspect of human nature that Conrad raises in Heart of darkness and demonstrate how or if any or all of his claims are still valid in society today. - Clear thesis and a clear development using quotes to back up the claims. - be very specific.