The yarns of seamen have a direct simplicity, the whole meaning of which lies within the shell of a cracked nut. But Marlow was not typical {if his propensity to spin yarns be excepted}, and to him the meaning of an episode was not inside like a kernel but outside, enveloping the tale which brought it out only as a glow brings out a haze, in the likeness of one of these misty halos that sometimes are made visible by the spectral illumination of moonshine.
The stories shared by seamen are often straightforward, with their essence easily understood. In contrast, Marlow is not a typical storyteller, as he perceives the meaning of his experiences to be external rather than internal. For him, the significance of a story unfolds gradually, much like how a soft glow reveals the surrounding mist in a mystical moonlit scene.
This approach highlights how Marlow's reflections and insights are intertwined with the world around him, suggesting that true understanding comes from engaging with the context and atmosphere of an experience rather than just its core narrative. His tales serve not only to convey events but to illuminate deeper truths layered within the surrounding complexities.
