Character Profiles

While reading Heart of Darkness there were three Characters that I found particularly interesting. These three characters are: Marlow, Kurtz and the Russian Trader.

• Marlow: I found Marlow most interesting of all the characters. Partially because it is his story that is being told in the novel, which allows for the reader to understand and possibly identify with him more easily. However I also found that his character is the only person who seems to have any compassion. He recognizes that the treatment of the natives is not proper.

• Kurtz: I find Kurtz's ability to re-create himself, to the natives with the position of leader, interesting. To me he appears to be a cruel dictator. There is nothing about him I particularly like. However I find him interesting because all of the other characters, with the exception of the manager, adore him.

• The Russian Trader: The Russian Trade does not appear to have his own personality. He is overly consumed with his adoration for Kurtz. It is interesting how devoted he is to Kurtz even though Kurtz has threatened his life.