Heart Of Darkness Kurtz Quotes

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In Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, many questions can be drawn from the reader. However, one that stands out is the question of one of the main character’s Kurtz. Kurtz is not present physically throughout most of the novel, but is there consciously and spiritually throughout Marlow’s journey. Kurtz is a character that has been through a lot in his life including being physically ill in his time in Africa; therefore his illness and new environment caused his madness. Kurtz is known as the best agent of the Belgium Company, he is mysterious, a man of many talents, and he exerts a powerful influence to the people in his life. When he goes to Africa he realizes he must have intentions of leading the natives and dominating the civilization

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