Women The True Treasures of the Congo - 1491 Words

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Marlow, who is struggling to find a way onto a steam boat in the congo, finally resorts to asking women to help him in his quest and is shocked and even ashamed that he would do such a thing. Astounded at this notion, he even exclaims, â€Å"Then -would you believe it- I tried the woman!† (Conrad 9). Ironically, Marlow would have never made it to the Congo and would not have a story to tell at all without the persistence of his aunt in getting him a job. The irony continues when Marlow encounters the old women who sit in front of the office he travels to in order to inquire about his position. Marlow considers women to be oblivious to the world around them, claiming that they are â€Å"outShow MoreRelatedLeadership Is The Greatest Tool Society1420 Words   |  6 Pagestomorrow. To truly understand how society grew to where it is today, leadership must be examined under a microscope. 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