Chapter 4: Tomorrow

Answer: The technique used by Joseph Conrad in unfolding the story of Captain Hagberd’s past was very skilful. The author designed the plot in such a manner that it had elements of suspense. Captain Hagberd’s history was the main plot of the story, which was full of anticipation. Later in the story, the deep secrets unfold, and only at the end do the readers get answers to the questions that torment the reader throughout the story.

Answer: Insanity refers to irrationality. Other instances in the story in which we find streaks of insanity in people other than Hagberd are:

1) I found insanity in the barber as he was making comments on old Hagberd without knowing the whole truth, and the barber was wrong in his judgement.

2) The second was, the insanity in Mr Carvil’s nature, as he would overreact when he needed something and would shout if he required anything.