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The Heart of Darkness: Two Revolving Desires
In the novel Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad, two characters can be defined as main characters. The two characters are Charles Marlow and Kurtz. Usually a novel contains only one main character. Marlow has a leading role as a man reminiscing on his past journey to Africa ....
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Both Marlow and Kurtz can be defined as main characters. The book is based on Marlow's journey, but Marlow's journey is based on Kurtz. Kurtz rules the ivory and blends with the natives. Marlow rules the Congo and blends with Kurtz. There can only be one true main character. However, in Heart of Darkness either Marlow or Kurtz could grasp the leading role. The two main characters have on main desire, Africa. So in conclusion, the main character of Heart of Darkness, whether it is Marlow or Kurtz, lies within the mind of the reader.
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