- “Kurtz - Kurtz - that means short in German - don’t it? Well, the name was as true as everything else in his life - and death. He looked at least seven feet long.” (p. 104)
Marlow is revealing the ironic comparison between Kurtz’s name and its definition in German. Kurtz’s life seemed far from short, as he was an accomplished and motivated worker. He became powerful, influential, and ambitious. The character he became took much time and many experiences to develop. Conrad also adds that Kurtz’s body looked “seven feet long," somewhat contradicting the idea of the word “short” associated with Kurtz’s character.
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