What do you know about the Manager of the Central Station in Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad s - Heart of Darkness shows many faces of imperialism One key figure is the Manager of the Central Station Marlow meets him after a long journey into the Congo The Manager is not strong or clever but he has power His character shows how the empire works in silence fear and selfishness A Man Without Qualities Marlow is surprised by the Manager He has no real talent Yet he survives Marlow says He had no learning and no intelligence His position had come to him why Perhaps because he was never ill This is his only strength In the Congo disease kills many The Manager lives because he is healthy His survival becomes power His weakness shows how the empire rewards empty men A Man of Fear and Envy The Manager fears