The novel, Lord Jim, centers on Jim, the protagonist who is a romantic dreamer. He wants make a living on the sea and become a hero. Ironically, when he is presented with an opportunity to save someone, he hesitates to jump to the sinking boat and rescue the people. After a long period of training, he becomes a part of the crew of the Patna, a ship with Muslim pilgrims. When the ship is about to sink, Jim abandons the ship and he has to live the guilt for the rest of his life. "He passes away under a cloud, inscrutable at heart, forgotten, unforgiven, and excessively romantic" (Conrad 351)…
