How does Marlow feel about the helmsman after he died?

The death of the helmsman is another scene where Marlow attempts to make the reality of his situation “fade.” After finding that the helmsman has been killed in the attack, Marlow is “morbidly anxious” to change his shoes and socks.

What happens to the helmsman in Heart of Darkness?

In Heart of Darkness, the helmsman dies when his chest is pierced by a spear during an attack on the steamboat.

What kills the helmsman of the steamship Marlow captains?

The pilgrims fired their guns into the bush while the attack continued, the helmsman soon being killed by a spear. Finally, Marlow reached the Inner Station.

Who is the helmsman in Heart of Darkness?

Helmsman. A young man from the coast trained by Marlow’s predecessor to pilot the steamer. He is a serviceable pilot, although Marlow never comes to view him as much more than a mechanical part of the boat. He is killed when the steamer is attacked by natives hiding on the riverbanks.

What does Marlow throw overboard after the helmsman is killed?

The Helmsman’s Death and Kurtz’s Death



Marlow throws his shoes overboard just after the death of the helmsman, while he gives away a pair of shoes shortly before the death of Kurtz.

What does Marlow throw overboard after the helmsman is killed by a spear on the riverboat?

He admits that his own behavior may have been ridiculous—he did, after all, throw a pair of brand-new shoes overboard in response to the helmsman’s death—but he notes that there is something legitimate about his disappointment in thinking he will never be able to meet the man behind the legend of Kurtz.

How was the helmsman just like Kurtz?

The helmsman died because he could not restrain himself when the natives attacked: “Poor fool! If he had only left that shutter alone, he had no restraint, no restraint– just like Kurtz” (46). Marlow notices the lack of restraint the helmsman had. If he restrained himself he could have been alive.

What does the boat represent in Heart of Darkness?

The steamboat is Marlow’s means of getting to the Inner Station, and in addition to being part of the setting, it symbolizes (or represents) his movement away from civilization. This starts with Marlow finding the steamer wrecked at Central Station and having to do all the repairs himself with minimal supplies.

What does Marlow need to repair his ship?

Seeing an opportunity to use the brickmaker’s influence to his own ends, Marlow lets the man believe he really does have influence in Europe and tells him that he wants a quantity of rivets from the coast to repair his ship.

What was Marlow’s reaction on Kurtz death?

Stricken by Kurtz’s death, Marlow almost considered suicide, and the remainder of his journey back to Europe is omitted from his narrative. Back in Brussels, Marlow’s aunt tried to nurse him back to health.

How was the helmsman just like Kurtz?

The helmsman died because he could not restrain himself when the natives attacked: “Poor fool! If he had only left that shutter alone, he had no restraint, no restraint– just like Kurtz” (46). Marlow notices the lack of restraint the helmsman had. If he restrained himself he could have been alive.

What do you do if the command to the helmsman steady as she goes?

When the conning officer sees that the ship’s swing is greatly reduced, his next command would be “steady as she goes”. As soon as he says this, immediately check the compass heading and steer the vessel on that course. In short, you have to steer on the compass heading indicated at the time of the order.