1. Illusions of the Mind
He first hears of Kurtz as being a wonderful man with power but Marlow is beginning to see into his mind. ... This is demonstrated through Kurtz" power over the Natives, which almost destroys Marlow. ... Madness is linked not only to absolute power but also to man's capabilities of making mistakes. ... Man is unable to live like this because the truth is disguised in the civilized world, full of money, lies, and power. ...
- Word Count: 2429
- Approx Pages: 10
- Grade Level: High School