It is obvious that Conrad a writer that seems more preoccupied with his narrative than anything else. Conrad describes his narrative as essential in uncovering the underlying themes, ironies, characters, and mysteriousness of the novel. Like in most of his other works Conrad has decided to use the omniscient narrator. The narrator is an extension of Conrad but the distinction between the two should be made. The omniscient, although an extension of the author, is purely a creation designed to fulfill themes and help with regards to the structure.
The omniscient switches umpteen times, from character to character throughout the novel. This is done to give the reader a certain divinity; a Godly like state making one able to see all.…
