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"There is no worse enemy and no better friend than a brother." In "The Lagoon," Joseph Conrad uses a literary device called a story within a story. Conrad executes this device through the main character, Arsat. Arsat's narration gives us his own view of the events that lead to his isolated life. Throughout the story, Arsat feels guilt/shame, anger and acceptance. By means of psychological analysis, an in-depth look at the emotions fluctuating in Arsat's head will be looked at. One who betrays a loved one, especially a loved one who helps his siblings out, must feel ashamed of his or her actions. The gravity of Arsat's guilt greatens because the reason for his betrayal (Diamelen) ends up dying. He realizes that his brother has died in vain, for he could not enjoy the company of the fruit of their labor for very long. The remorseful brother recalls his life-changing event to Tuan. He says, "I pushed out the canoe! I pushed it into the deep water" (p. 835), in such |
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His penance is to return to his homeland and face the music, " . The Malay angers because he feels the inevitability of Diamelen's end. Anger has overcome Arsat because of the frustration that overwhelms him. Perhaps by saying this, he tries to justify his betrayal by saying how he was in love at the time. Another instance of anger occurs after Arsat tells his story to Tuan. He breaks the silence "with an intense whispering violence-'What did I care who died? I wanted peace in my own heart'" (p. At this instance, Arsat feels that Tuan blames him for everything. 835), which shows his fear of death. a way as to convey to Tuan that he did not realize the abandonment of his brother until too late. When a person feels guilty about something, his conscience dominates his thoughts. By returning home, Arsat takes responsibility for his actions in handing himself to the authorities. Some topics in this essay:
Arsat Arsat's,
Diamelen Malay,
Joseph Conrad,
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arsat feels,
died vain,
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