Marlow's Psychological Journey

Marlow's obvious lack of morals presented while traveling through the Congo River is a result of his condescending subconscious. As Conrad illustrates the purpose of the "heart of darkness", we the readers can establish that Marlow at first obtained human morals but later loses his own personal humanity. Marlow's journey is meant to represent confusion and obliviousness to his surroundings. The river and the jungle exemplifies Marlow's inability to grasp on and maintain his everyday morals.