t of African possession, as the whole continent was basically placed under European rule (McKay, 880-881). The biggest factor that was considered to be the cause of the rapid imperialism by Europe was mostly economic reasons. However, others believe that the imperialism which took place during this time was simply an outgrowth of capitalism (Sherman, 195).The effects of imperialism were felt mostly from the native populations that were subject to imperial control. This has led to a better understanding of imperialism that helped explain some of the continuous problems between the west and many underdeveloped or third world countries (Sherman, 198).Another major reason for the imperialism by many European countries was the social tensions and political conflicts. In Germany, Russia, and other countries many of the conservative political leaders were charged with manipulating colonial issues, which in turn would divert attention from the class struggle at home, and also to create a false sense of national unity (McKay, 886). Finally, another reason for the vast spread of imperialism was the involvement of the special interest groups in each country. The missionaries and humanitarians were devoted to spreading their religious ideas, and putting a stop to the slave trade, and the Explorers sought out to find excitement and knowledge (Mckay, 886).In conclusion it is quite obvious that the clash in cultures played a major part in the difference between both Marlow and Kurtz. Conrad’s attempt in portraying Marlow to search for his self-knowledge actually turned out to be unsuccessful. The only real characteristic Marlow seemed to posses throughout the entire novel, were his racist attitudes towards other cultures. ...
