Heart of Darkness

towards the end of their conversation what affects Marlow so much that he leaps to his feet and startles the two speakers?

towards the end of their conversation what affects Marlow so much that he leaps to his feet and startles the two speakers?

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The Manager and his uncle say that either Kurtz or his assistant must be hanged as an example, so that they can get rid of unfair competition. This startles Marlow, and he leaps to his feet betraying his presence.

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