For some reason blogging always evades my memory, and it's rather unfortunate. BUT on to the point. A second blog on Part II. It keeps getting crazier! We are introduced to the Russian who cares for Kurtz twice when he falls ill. In earlier parts of the book, Kurtz is portrayed as a hero and a remarkable man, but here we begin to see another side of him. Marlow explains:
"Everything belonged to him- but that was a trifle. The thing was to know what he belongd to, how many powers of darkness claimed him for their own. That was the reflection that made you creepy all over. It was impossible-it was not good for one either-trying to imagine. He had taken a high seat amongst the devils of the land-I mean literally."
Originally this part could have been a little bit confusing, because Marlow jumps forward in time and explains what he gathered about Kurtz after meeting him. This passage is of great significance because it shows, again, how the darkness can take even those who appear strong and draw them in. Kurtz was a great, powerful figure, and in the end he abused this power because of his lust for ivory. He has been completely consumed by the darkness and there is no way to get back out, even if he wanted to.
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Hey Allie,
First off, let me say how I love how you keep your blog simple. I think it is a good idea to take one of the quotes from the book and explain it, let alone put in your reflections upon it.
You explain this quote well. You include how Kurtz's deep interest in the lust and ivory ruined who he was in the beginning. It is sad to see that any person who has so much positive potential can have such personality change because of what they want so bad. Kurtz is stuck in the darkness and has this inner darkness of himself. To him, he is doing what he thinks is best. He wants to have all the power, all the lust, and all the ivory.
Nice blog!
Have a nice weekend and see you Monday!
-Ieysha
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