# Marlow — Heart of Darkness character guide

> Marlow in Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Charlie Marlow, dear Charlie

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

The narrator and protagonist, a sailor who travels up the Congo River.

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