"I rose. Then noticed a small sketch of oils, on a panel, representing a woman, draped and blind-folded, carrying a lighted torch. The background was sombre- almost black. The movement of the woman was stately, and the effect of the torchlight on the face was sinister." (98)
Kurtz was a man of all trades. A painter, ivory trader, a populist, writer and musician. Conrad has Marlow stumble across one of Kurtz's paintings near the beginning of his journey. In this novel not many women are developed into real characters, and made into idealistic creatures. The women in the painting is obviously not living, showing even more that woman are more of a fantasy creature because they are not included in the story. The torch and the blind-fold come together to bring a piece of symbolism to the painting. The blind-fold is a representation to the "blind" Europeans not knowing what Africa is really like. The torch shows how the Europeans are trying to bring a new chance and more opportunities to Africa.
"Kurtz (Heart of Darkness). Who is Kurtz (Heart of Darkness)? What is Kurtz (Heart of Darkness)? Where is Kurtz (Heart of Darkness)? Definition of Kurtz (Heart of Darkness). Meaning of Kurtz (Heart of Darkness)." Knowledgerush. Web. 14 Sept. 2009. http://www.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/Kurtz_(Heart_of_Darkness)/.
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this one isn't as strong because it isn't evident where your thinking is separate from that of the source -- in the future, try to find primary source material that could open up the book and make these sorts of connections on your own rather than paraphrasing another's
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