Lord Jim Study Guide

Conceived at the turn of the century, Lord Jim is regarded as being one of Joseph Conrad's greatest works. Jim, the opening chapter reveals, is a water-clerk, and a popular person in the Eastern ports where he earns his wage. As a water-clerk, racing against those of rival ship-chandlers, it's Jim's job to sail out to meet any ship about to anchor, introduce himself and the ship-chandler for whom he works and from that moment on to serve the ship's captain in whatever capacity he may be needed. (read more)