HOD BLOG

In this episode of Heart of Darkness Marlow learns more and more about his possible nemesis and possible friend, Kurtz. Meanwhile, he notices (but does not truly see) all of the hellish and evil aspects of Africa. There are some good nature phrases like "virgin forest" and "the wall of plants grew higher than a temple wall." Towards the end of this episode Marlow listens to an uncle and his nephew (who are inseparable to show the conflict between family and sociability), but he doesn't really get all of it and it's kind of confusing. what we get is a new image of Kurtz. He is revered, feared, talked smack about, and maintains a public image that is both mysterious and involved. This is exemplified by the story of him taking a crap ton of ivory to the post and then deciding to leave with four black slaves instead of seeing people. I am really liking this book