Heart of Darkness and London were both written by writers who wanted to emphasize individuality over collective institutions. Joseph Conrad and William Blake, respectively, although separated by many years in their writings, both manifest the harm of a “civilization” in which human beings live within limits. The authors argue that the limits, or principles, in civilization result in a society driven only by the thought of success. Both writers lived in a time when their societies were experiencing rapid changes. Conrad lived during the age of imperialism while Blake lived during the industrial revolution. In these two works, the authors argue that societies have become amoral, completely devoid of any question of right or wrong. An example of this amorality is when Marlow says, “I… was transported to a lightless region of subtle horrors, where sheer savagery was a welcome relief.” Joseph Conrad uses the example of Belgium and Congo to demonstrate amorality. Marlow's journey to the Inner Station and Kurtz is described by Marlow as a journey into prehistory. The journey reveals "the truth stripped of the cloak of time" where "principles are of no use". Marlow implies that humans evolved from prehistoric times to develop rules and customs that hid their true nature. In line 8 of London, William Blake argues that the social restrictions to which the inhabitants of London are subjected are partly the result of their own narrowness. mentality that he calls “mind-forged handcuffs”. Blake, a Romantic poet, emphasized man's inability to unify with nature and find the human spirit. In this line, he states that the inhabitants of civilized society put the psychological brake... at the center of the paper... amorality in civilization. This is indicated by “Wedding Funeral Care,” which is an oxymoron. Although these two words have different connotations, in Blake's London they become indistinguishable as there is no judgment based on right and wrong in civilized society. While the title London conjures images of one of the most powerful cities in the world at a time when economic growth is in decline. contributing primarily to the city's success, the poem's content reveals the exploitation and hypocrisy needed to maintain such a strong city. Both Heart of Darkness and London reveal the damage inflicted by princely societies and the damage of institutions. They claim that humans have lost touch with nature, and in their desire for success, the question of right and wrong becomes success versus failure. Therefore, civilization can no longer be judged on the basis of morality.