What does Kurtz mean when he says the horror?

What does Kurtz mean when he says the horror?

And now for those famous final words: “The horror! The horror!” (3.43). Marlow interprets this for us, saying that these words are the moment Kurtz realizes exactly how depraved human nature is—that his inability to exert even a shred of self-control is the same darkness in every human heart.

What do Kurtz last words mean?

The horror

How did Marlow change in heart of darkness?

Marlow changes his position in relationship to imperialism, developing a more critical stance. In Heart Of Darkness, Marlow changes in the sense that he moves towards self,whilst moving towards the centre of earth, taking on a whole new perspective as he does so.

Why did Marlow remain loyal to Kurtz?

Marlow remains loyal to Kurtz at the last (1481) because he has taught Marlow of the heart of darkness within all of us. That evil side lurking within that must be controlled if we are to keep our humanity.

What does Marlow learn from Kurtz?

Marlow learned that Kurtz asked the Company’s Administration to send him into the jungle to show how much ivory he could acquire, and that he sent his assistant back to the Manager because he found him inadequate for the work. Marlow further learned that there were “strange rumours” circulating about Kurtz’s behavior.

Does Marlow hate Kurtz?

Marlow respects Kurtz and his decisions, and also Kurtz respects Marlow, but they weren’t friends, they just had no other. In the end of the story, when Marlow meets Kurtz’s wife, he has realized that Kurtz was a sort of universal genius, because he had read Kurtz texts and was really fascinated.

How are Marlow and Kurtz different?

Kurtz and Marlow Marlow and Kurtz go together like peanut butter and jelly—up to a point. The novel depicts Marlow’s slow decay and transformation into the corrupted Kurtz, but stops one vital step short: he stays sane. What’s the difference? As far as we can tell, only that Marlow actually leaves.