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.

The best answer for this question would be:

A. He once commanded a steamship in Africa.

This inspired him to create that novel, which centered on the Victorian Values and ideals of modernism. His traditional way of presenting heroism had views of the changing world and the far lands of England presenting "home" and "civilization" as mere hypocritical ideals.