- “It’s queer how out of touch with truth women are. They live in a world of their own … the day of creation would start up and knock the whole thing over.” (p. 48)
As Marlow is conversing with his aunt, he comes to the conclusion that women are unrealistic, and their dreams are slightly out of reach. Marlow seems to be looking down upon and ridiculing their impractical hopes, almost finding it humorous they could possibly dream of such things. Conrad intends for Marlow's character to find this amusing; however, as rude as his opinion is, Marlow also understands and applauds their genuine desire to achieve their goals.
nice reading -- there's a nice balance in your academic voice of personal response and objective commentary
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