Read the following passage from Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. Moreover, I respected the fellow. Yes, I respected his collars,
his vast cuffs, his brushed hair. His appearance was
certainly that of a hairdresser's dummy; but in the great
demoralization of the land he kept up his appearance. That's
backbone. His starched collars and got-up shirt-fronts were
achievements of character.
Which words most clearly show an imperialist attitude?
A. starched collars and got-up shirt-fronts
B. he kept up his appearance
C. the great demoralization of the land
D. I respected the fellow