There was much energy and enthusiasm all through The Secret Agent. Although this is unlike most stories, it gave this novel a more realistic and relatable tale. None of the characters were pure evil, but at the same time, they were neither sympathetic or heroic. To her, she was simply just protecting her brother. Therefore, when she learned of her brothers’ death in the bombing, her immediate thought process was killing her own husband who was behind it all (241). She had surrendered many things to be able to provide for her brother. Although Winne was a loyal and devoted wife, her first priority was her mentally disabled brother, Stevie. Another example lies with Winnie, Verloc’s wife. Therefore to him, being an agent provocateur was the correct thing as long as he made money and was being used to the government (47). He thought that people’s only value lied in how useful they were. His way of doing so was made up of laziness and deceitfulness.

For instance, Adolf Verloc, the secret agent, only had one care, and that was to make money. They all supposed that their works were what benefited the moment the best. All the actions of the cast were overseen by their motives and opinions. However, he went his way and gave much depth and outlook to each of the characters. Conrad did not side with any of the characters but rather just merely introduced each of their ideas. The Secret Agent was unlike any regular book, not having a distinct protagonist nor antagonist. To begin with, the way in which the author composed the book was quite impressive as well as unusual.

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