<P> Kurtz is a central fictional character in Joseph Conrad 's novella Heart of Darkness . A trader of ivory in Africa and commander of a trading post , he monopolises his position as a demigod among native Africans . Kurtz meets with the novella 's protagonist , Charles Marlow , who returns him to the coast via steamboat . Kurtz , whose reputation precedes him , impresses Marlow strongly , and during the return journey Marlow is witness to Kurtz 's final moments . </P>
<P> Kurtz is a central fictional character in Joseph Conrad 's novella Heart of Darkness . A trader of ivory in Africa and commander of a trading post , he monopolises his position as a demigod among native Africans . Kurtz meets with the novella 's protagonist , Charles Marlow , who returns him to the coast via steamboat . Kurtz , whose reputation precedes him , impresses Marlow strongly , and during the return journey Marlow is witness to Kurtz 's final moments . </P>
who is mr kurtz in heart of darkness
who is mr kurtz in heart of darkness
A trader of ivory in Africa and commander of a trading post
A trader of ivory in Africa and commander of a trading post