Karl

By using Freud's theory of secret wishes Karl connects Kurtz and Africa to Marlow and even Conrads inner most darkest desires. Stating that dreams can show us what our subconscious wants and what we unconsciously desire, Karl shows us that Conrad and Freud have more in common than their obsession with darkness. By penetrating into the wild abyss that is Africa Marlow is thrown into the dark realm of the id much like Freud who delves into darkness through dreams and nightmares. Karl further emphasized Conrad's connection to darkness through his literary works. By writing about someone as revolting and yet intriguing as Kurtz, Conrad demonstrates his secret wishes and allows them to show in his pieces.