- “This devoted band called itself the Eldorado Exploring Expedition, and I believe they were sworn to secrecy.” (p. 68)
In this excerpt, Conrad is alluding to El Dorado - a mythical country located in South America. El Dorado, or The City of Gold, became known as a legendary place for its fabulous riches, gold, and treasures. The legend began when a tribal chief covered himself in gold and then washed himself in a sacred lake, leaving remains of gold in the water. For centuries, explorers have tried to discover this enchanting, mysterious place but have experienced much disappointment not finding anything. Conrad refers to the Eldorado Exploring Expedition as men who travel in Africa, in search of treasure, but are yet to uncover the unknown.
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The Free Dictionary. Web. 24 Aug. 2009. http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/El+Dorado+(legend)
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"El Dorado." Wikipedia. Web. 24 Aug. 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Dorado.
(Photo Credit)
El Dorado. Photograph.
Jewelry.com. Web. 13 Sept. 2009. http://www.jewelry.com/binaries/2009-04-jn-eldorado.jpg.
what is important about the quest for El Dorado and all of the many efforts to find it?
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