The Word for World is Forest

After reading, I found myself identifying with Captain Lyubov who has "...so strong a sense of his own humiliation and self-sacrifice [come] over him that tears rose to his eyes" (87). But really, who would admit that they identify themselves with Davidson? Then I wondered what I would do if I happened to be one of the loggers in New Tahiti, specifically in New Java.  Would I be one of the ten who went off into the woods to play? It is easier to say that I wouldn't be, but the probability of me being lured into Davidson's scheme is much higher than the probability of me choosing to follow Major Muhamed's orders. This is because Davidson is such an imposing figure; you cannot help but be swayed. He is handsome and communicates effectively. But the most frightening and frustrating aspect of Davidson's character is his self-righteousness. He is thoroughly convinced that he is fighting for the right cause, and that others, such as Captain Lyubov must be shown the light, or exterminated.