# Jove — Heart of Darkness character guide

> Jove in Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

The chief accountant at the Outer Station, noted for his neat appearance.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heart_of_darkness_se/chapters/i)

Used as an exclamation by Marlow ('By Jove!') to express his astonishment at the unreal scene.

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heart_of_darkness_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as 'that pitiful Jupiter' in reference to Kurtz's weapons.

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