Page 48-Heart of Darkness

This passage begins with a description of a women who Marlow seems to have hard feelings for. He then begins to describe his impression of Kurtz before the reader actually meets him. He begins to describe Kurtz as the Wilderness' favorite. In previous passages, the wilderness is described as taking a native into its bosom. However, it only seems to cause problems for the colonists. This not only puts Kurtz in a godly position, but it also likens him to the natives. Another instance of Kurtz being described godly is when Marlow states that everything belonged to him. Although this is not a likable quality in a person, it puts Kurtz in a godly position. Also, he seems to be so worshiped by the wilderness that Marlow even describes him as having a bald head that resembled an ivory ball. Marlow also seems to describe Kurtz as having a fate of collecting "all the ivory in the country." This passage is also an instance of foreshadowing in that Kurtz is worshiped by the natives in later chapters.