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Though he has journeyed into the heart of darkness, what final act reveals that the experience has not left Marlow completely callous?

A. He lies to Kurtz's fiancé in order to give her comfort.

B. He refuses to take a job with the Company.

C. He throws the ivory into the Thames River.

D. He donates the money he earned on the journey to an orphanage.

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Answer:

A. He lies to Kurtz's fiancé in order to give her comfort.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the final act that shows that indeed, Marlow has not been left completely callous by his journey through the heart of darkness as he thinks of Kurt's fiancé's feelings and decides to tell a lie so she wouldn't be in discomfort.

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