Fleet Street

“I went on along Fleet Street…” (pg. 9)

Fleet Street is a famous thoroughfare located in London, England. The street is best known for being the center of British journalism. Newspaper publishing began along this street as early as the 1500’s, and it wasn’t until recently that the street became more populated by law firms. This street has also become famous for its historical connection to the Knights Templar as it houses the organization’s headquarters. The Knights Templar was a secret society whose duty was to protect the Holy Land. Ironically, this quote follows the mentioning of a Company, which, as the reader eventually learns, has infiltrated the Congo River region in its search for ivory. Conrad hints a parallel between these two groups to exploit the covert schemes that they both share.

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