1st body paragraph

Marlow experiences a difficult physical journey as he travels along the river into the darkness of the jungle. Along the way he encouters many troubles with locals and questions imperialism.  After witnessing it's horrors and damaging effects, Marlow starts to crack and realizes that imperialism must end.  Everything he sees deeply effects him.   (quote line which references the horrors he experiences) During this time Marlow is traveling towards Kurtz, and this is a metaphor for his emotional desire to be like Kurtz.  Kurtz is a selfish man who does not care about the effects his actions have on others.  This experience is also emotionally hard for him, and it leads to another venture.  The physical journey parallels with the psychological journey that Marlow endures.