Plot Overview Heart of Darkness centers around Marlow, an introspective sailor, and his journey up the Congo River to meet Kurtz, reputed to be an idealistic man of great abilities. ... The cruelty and squalor of imperial enterprise contrasts sharply with the impassive and majestic jungle that surrounds the white man's settlements, making them appear to be tiny islands amidst a vast darkness. ... Analysis of Major Characters Marlow - Although Marlow appears in several of Conrad's other works, it is important not to view him as merely a surrogate for the author. ... Kurtz can ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate