Write a short note on the theme of Hollow Men in Heart of Darkness NU Joseph Conrad s - Heart of Darkness shows not only the darkness of Africa but also the emptiness of men Marlow sees many people who look important but inside they are hollow They wear the mask of power but their souls are empty Brussels The White Sepulchre Marlow first visits Brussels the White Sepulchre Outside the city looks bright Inside it hides greed The men who run the Company talk of progress and civilization But they only want ivory They are hollow They have no pity Their words are masks Marlow feels this emptiness from the very beginning Central Station The Manager and Pilgrims At the Central Station Marlow meets the Manager He has no ideas no genius but he keeps his health Marlow says He had no learning and no intelligence His position had