I saw him open his mouth wide. . . as though he had wanted to swallow all the air, all the earth, all the men before him.
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In Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness," the quote reflects a character exhibiting an intense yearning or appetite for the world around him. This imagery suggests a consuming desire for power and experience, highlighting the character's overwhelming ambition and insatiability. The act of wanting to "swallow" everything implies a connection to the themes of colonialism and exploitation within the novel, as individuals seek to dominate their surroundings and others.
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