What is an example of sarcasm in Heart of Darkness?

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A. Marlow sees a large warship firing guns at a continent.

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B. Marlow calls imperialism "the noble cause," but it is the opposite

of noble.

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C. Marlow finds out his steamboat has sunk.

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D. Marlow says the ruins of grass huts are "pathetically childish."

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25 November, 02:45

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Mathew Kennedy · Answer 1

B because sarcasm means the opposite of something (in most cases)

Irvin Preston · Answer 2

Answer: B.

Explanation: Marlow calls imperialism the noble cause when it's not.