Answer:
D: a warship fires at the land, even though there is nothing there to shoot.
Explanation:
"Heart of Darkness" (1899) is Joseph Conrad's masterpiece novel. The major themes of the novel are imperialism, colonialism, and racism.
There are many examples of colonials ineffectiveness throughout the novel. The selected option is just one instance. Another famous one is in the leveling of the cliff for no apparent purpose. The narrator satirizes that may be it was just for philanthropic purpose of keeping the slaves busy. A pointless attempt to extinguish a burning grass hut is one more such example to show colonials inefficiency in Africa.
Answer: the quality or condition of being insignificant ; lackof importance or consequence
Explanation:
In addition to the Stage Manager, the two characters who appear first at the opening of Act II are: Howie Newsome and Joe CrowellHowie newsome first appears as the milkman and Joe crowell appear first continuing his conversation about the teacher's marriage.