Heart of Darkness · Character
Jove
The chief accountant at the Outer Station, noted for his neat appearance.
minor
First appearance: I
Jove shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Used as an exclamation by Marlow ('By Jove!') to express his astonishment at the unreal scene.
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In I: Used as an exclamation by Marlow ('By Jove!') to express his astonishment at the unreal scene. Later, in Chapter III: Mentioned as…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Maritime and Company Personnel
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
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