Which of the following elements of joseph conrad's personal history most directly relates to his novella heart of darkness?
a. he once commanded a steamship in africa.
b. his mother died before joseph was able to care for himself.
c. his uncle bore the responsibility for his sister's son.
d. the russians sent his father to siberia.

Which statement best describes the way this interaction affects the plot? nora and doctor rank have to find a way to hide their love for each other from helmer. doctor rank's admission of love prolongs the suspense because now nora cannot ask him for . nora and doctor rank have to keep the extent of his illness a secret from helmer later. now that doctor rank has expressed his love for nora, he can no longer come to the house.