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Lord Jim by Conrad, Joseph

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The Nature of Honor

"Is honor a rigid code of conduct or a fluid, subjective ideal that can be redefined through acts of courage and sacrifice?"

Portrait of Jim
Jim
Portrait of Gentleman Brown
Gentleman Brown
Portrait of Marlow
Marlow
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The Illusion of Control

"Is striving for control a noble pursuit or a futile exercise in self-deception?"

Portrait of Jim
Jim
Portrait of Marlow
Marlow
Jim vs Marlow
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The Burden of the Past

"Can a person truly escape their past, or are they forever defined by their previous actions?"

Portrait of Jim
Jim
Portrait of Jewel
Jewel
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Idealism vs. Reality

"Is idealism a necessary compass for navigating life, or a dangerous delusion that leads to inevitable disappointment and destruction?"

Portrait of Jim
Jim
Portrait of Stein
Stein
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