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Marlow asks the question "Did [Kurtz] live his life again in every detail of desire, temptation, and surrender during that supreme moment of complete knowledge?" To what moment is Marlow referring? To what complete knowledge?

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Marlow talks about death and the afterlife (if any).

Step-by-step explanation:

The moment Marlow talks about is the time just before Kurtz' death. This becomes evident after mentioning "living his life again", which is a common belief about what happens before you die.

"Complete knowledge" refers to finally knowing what there is after death. For a long time people have wondered what lies beyond our lifetime. Kurtz will now have the opportunity to possess that knowledge.

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