Joseph Conrad uses the frame narrative technique to characterize Marlow before the main story starts by allowing another character's opinions to shape the reader's perception.
The frame narrative technique in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness is used to provide characterization of Marlow before the main story begins. Through this technique, the reader learns about Marlow’s personality through another character's opinions, setting the stage for the main narrative. Chinua Achebe critiques how the novella limits African characters' voices and emphasizes the Eurocentric perspective portrayed by Conrad.
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