Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad - Summary and Critical Analysis - Colonialism and Imperialism In Heart of Darkness - Heart of Darkness as a Psychological Novel
About Conrad Joseph Conrad was a Polish writer who learned English in his twenties.(this part will be soon updated, keep visiting for more resources, thanks.) Characters 1.Charles Marlow: Marlow is the narrator of this novel and in his narrated story, he is the protagonist. Marlow is British and he spent his life on boats to discover and trade all around the globe. In the story, Marlow goes deep into Africa in some trade-related works. In Africa, Marlow experiences many incidents that change his life and thoughts of Marlow. He comes to see the darker side of British imperialism and the effects of colonialism. He realises that there are many similarities between colonialism and the dark-repressed psychology of the human mind. Marlow thinks that he travels to the dark human heart in the form of the heart of Africa. 2. Mr. Kurtz: Mr. Kurtz is the most important character in this novel. He is the in-charge of Inner Station. We see him as a very talented person who can control people wit