Marlow asserts, “The mind of man is capable of anything.” How does Kurtz’s life and actions reflect this? Identify some of the main reasons why Marlow believes what he says.

Kurtz overpowered the entire station and everyone in it. He become the most powerful man of all, and yet, he is no more than a shell. Marlow sees that Kurtz attained what he most desired, but he also see the man has nothing at all. He is a god to some and a scapegoat to others. Marlow believes what he sees, but he also sees that what Kurtz has attained means nothing.