Kurtz's Intended
Kurtz's fiancée in Europe, representing idealized European values and a romanticized view of Kurtz.
Core Belief
"The Intended believes in the inherent goodness of Kurtz and in the power of love and devotion to transcend even death. She clings to the belief that he was a man of great promise and that his life had a noble purpose."
Worldview
The Intended sees the world through a lens of idealized European values, believing in the power of civilization and the importance of upholding moral standards. She is unaware of the true nature of Kurtz's actions in the Congo, clinging instead to a romanticized vision of his life and his potential.
Personality
The Intended is portrayed as a woman with a mature capacity for fidelity, belief, and suffering. She is deeply devoted to Kurtz and cherishes his memory, clinging to the belief that he was a noble and virtuous man. She is presented as a figure of idealized femininity and unwavering faith.
In Their Own Words
"“It was impossible to know him and not to admire him. Was it?”"
"“You must have been, if he had given you this, and sent you to me. I feel I can speak to you—and oh! I must speak. I want you—you who have heard his last words—to know I have been worthy of him....”"
"“He died as he lived.”"
Other Characters from Heart of Darkness
Ready to talk with Kurtz's Intended?
Join a discussion or make Kurtz's Intended your personal mentor for advice anytime.