As Marlow travels closer to the Heart of Darkness, it shows situation after situation where Marlow is confronted with evil actions. For example, when Marlow sees the human heads on the fence which increases his curiosity to meet Kurtz. Although Marlow notices the violent actions made by Kurtz, Marlow is still drawn to meet Kurtz. Marlow experiences the evil Kurtz causes to the natives and the egoistic of Kurtz. Marlow is attracted to the darkness of Kurtz, who shows the characteristics of evil, malevolent, egomaniac and lawless. Kurtz’s actions towards the savages have turned him into a …show more content… A theme in Heart of Darkness is the fascination of the abomination. He is aware of all the harm he has caused to the savages, and the harm he has done has caused him to go insane. “The horror is seen as a verdict on the essential depravity of man and his civilization, and the main object of Kurtz’s condemnation is surely himself, and what he has done” (Adelman 13). The evil he has caused has ramifications for his life. As well as the movement of imperialism has led to self-harm when Kurtz is on his death bed, he says ‘The horror! The horror!” (Conrad 68). Kurtz has run away on all fours, and he has lost his mind. Charlie observes …show more content… In addition to Kurtz odd actions, reveals the path where he walked on all fours, confirming that Kurtz has lost the sense of knowledge, morality, and mental stability. Marlow also takes notice that the men of this company work in undesirable conditions. When Marlow arrives at the Costal Station, the first company station, he hears about the top agent ivory trader. Marlow’s character is slowly revealed in his journey through the Congo.
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In Heart of Darkness, the characters Marlow and Kurtz aid in the portrayal of the theme. During his journey to the Congo, he meets a man named Kurtz, the best-selling agent. Charlie Marlow, works as a sailor for the company of ivory exportation. Heart of Darkness is about the dark effects of imperialism in Africa the Englishmen colonize in Africa with the purpose of taking the ivory. Show More Kurtz and Marlow in the Heart of Darkness and how they portray the theme