An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad's "Heart of Darkness"

Racism in "Heart of Darkness" by the writer Joseph Conrad means how he describes people of African descent in a negative way. He talks about them in a way that suggests they are not as important as white people or less human than white people. This could include describing them as primitive, wild, uncivilized, savage, and inferior. This kind of racism is wrong, and it is still a problem today. In the book, Conrad's description of Africa conveys a belief that Africa is a dark, dangerous, and backward place. He also describes white people as being able to bring order out of the darkness in Africa, which is a very racist idea.