AFRICA!!!! #2

I believe that Marlow sees potential in Africa. England prior to Roman interference was much like Marlow's modern africa: baron, tribal, and not colonized. This along with his sense of adventure is the driving force behind his pursuit of adventure. If the Romans could colonize england, and that colony could grow into the prosperous empire it is today, then Africa is a gold mine in Marlow's eyes. He is in a sense, reliving the greatness of history.