When he is describing his reaction to natives dancing and shouting at them as the boat passed their village, Marlow says “the mind of man is capable of anything.” Do you think he means this as a positive or negative comment?

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Heart of Darkness Part 2 Question

Asked by Esther S #817061 on 9/9/2018 4:20 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/9/2018 1:44 PM

Answered by Aslan on 9/9/2018 1:44 PM

I think Marlow is ic commenting on the madness or the sickness that the jungle has on the human mind rather than the natives being simply savage.