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/^t/The reason of mentioning evil in the discussion of the genius and the insanity of human behaviour is to show that the link between the power of intellect and madness can be the wickedness which frequently accompanies the omnipotence. Nevertheless, only an extreme form of corruption is capable of changing people's minds so eminently. This seems to be the case of Kurtz. Although intelligent, successful and talented, by the misinterpretation of his duties and the abuse of the power he had achieved, he became an evil, immoral and consequently, a mad man. Therefore, it certainly would be a mistake to regard him as a genius.