n a corrupt and derelict world?ö (204). The adventures and experiences of Heyst prove that yes, a man can but he is usually spent in the process. All individuals experience a draining as life progresses, but HeystÆs experiences end with a victory albeit however small of one.
The title of the novel is highly significant because it answers the main question being probed by Conrad with a resounding yes. It may come late, it may come after a life spent according to mistaken rules, but victory can come to a human being if he or she can express faith. This is especially true of faith in others. Lena is the character who most represents this victory and it is she who teache
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