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In Joseph Conrad’s, “The Secret Sharer,” the captain narrator learns much from his experiences at sea. He recognizes his innate goodness through a fugitive on his boat. The stowaway helps the captain narrator realize his own self worth on the ship and in l ....

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.... Conrad, the captain narrator questions his self confidence and authority “I asked myself whether it was wise to interfere with the established routine of duties even from the kindest motive.” Since he has not overcome the problems facing him, his everyday life is vague. The captain narrator begins to face his problems when Leggatt, a stowaway, arrives on the ship. When Leggatt arrives, they immediately have a psychological link. Leggatt’s first appearance shocks the captain narrator, but he senses an instant bond between himself and the stowaway. The captain narrarator states “ I had become so connected in thoughts and impressions with ....