C, Centered around male power
The partiarchial system is based around power given to men and often passed through the parriacal side.
I think your answer would be c. because it shows specific detail about what her grandparents used to do and ate.
Conrad uses the characterization of man to show how the British Empire presented itself in a haughty, superior air and representing luxury and wealth.
We can arrive at this answer because:
- Conrad introduces a man who presented himself in a very beautiful way.
- The man was a haughty figure, who was well dressed, good-looking, and wore elements that portrayed wealth, dominance, and prosperity.
This man represented the way the British Empire presented itself during imperialism. Because it showed itself to be a rich country and full of luxury and refinement, but it did so through the exploitation and control of peoples.
"Heart of Darkness" is a book that criticizes British imperialism in a very punctual way. You can find more information about this at the link:
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