Introduction to Master Jim

Introduction

Joseph Conard, born in 1857 and died in 1924, was a British navigator and novelist who occupied an important position in the history of British literature. .

"Master Jim" is one of his masterpieces. It tells the story of Jim, who was born in a pastor's family, and when he was the first mate on the "Patna", he abandoned the ship due to a shipwreck and went to court alone to be tried. After being disqualified from sailing, he changed many jobs with the help of Captain Marlowe. Finally, under the arrangements of Marlowe and Stan, he hid in Patusang, an indigenous settlement isolated from civilization, where he obtained the Once, he interceded for a group of white pirates and was allowed to do so. As a result, the pirates betrayed their trust and killed the leader's son when they left. Jim was filled with grief and anger, apologized to the leader, and walked to his death willingly.