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discovered how horrible the man can be. Marlow learned through Kurtz?s death, and he now knows that inside every human is horrible evil side.
In conclusion the themes of restraint and man?s journey into self run through Heart of Darkness and actually become intertwined. It is interesting to note that Marlow and Kurtz coming from the same background do not end up the same in the novel. Kurtz is doomed by his lack of restraint.
Two Themes That Affect Marlow and Kurtz
In Heart Of Darkness
Mrs. Lopreiatio
Paul Kelly
Oac English
Feb. 27,1997
Bibliography
1.Douglas Tallack, Literary Theory A work (New York, 1987)