... into the heart of darkness despite the ugliness and corruption that progressively disgusts Marlow. Like Marlow, Kurtz also follows his wanderlust into the center of Africa. Both men begin their journeys with what they believe are good intentions: to "civilize" and to bring commerce to the wild continent. They are, however, either alone in their good intentions or other white men ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School