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Marlow speaks of his encounter with Kurtz as being at "the farthest point of navigation and the culminating point of my experience." Explain exactly n what sense Marlow's encounter with Kurtz may be...

Provide one example of imperialism in the world today, whether it be an actual government body or country, or just an example on a smaller scale. Include your thoughts on imperialism and the...

Does Conrad seem to be setting up two kinds or qualities of reality? How can you reconcile this statement?

Marlow refers to "a small sketch in oils...representing a woman, draped and blindfolded, carrying a lighted torch. The background was sombre- almost black. The movement of the woman was stately, and...

Marlow observes: "All Europe contributed to the making of Kurtz". In what ways may Kurtz be regarded as representative of European attitudes and of European colonizing efforts? What...

For all Eng IVB students, my question to you is this: What two images do you find now after Part II that seem to prevail throughout the story? Name them and discuss their significance. This is the...

Be aware of the fact that Conrad uses contrasting themes for white/black; good/evil; light/dark. The dark Congo is a place of blackness i.e. unknown, but NOT necessarily evil natives. The white...

Check on the continual pattern of three's that begins in Part I...several motifs occur from this, and if you are familiar with religion(s), then you will know that the number three is holy. You must...

Sorry for the late response- but unsure of what you are asking. The other posts are from my high school seniors (who have gone on to graduate and are- hopefully- somewhere now where they may impress...

Look up the imperialist nation of Belgium and the activities of King Leopold at the turn of the century. Conrad bases the novel on this, and calls the city where the Company is located a "whited...

Because the truth, my dear, once known, can be too much for us to handle. Some things are better left unknown, as Conrad shows us by "enlightening" Kurtz all the way to insanity.

I have a website for my classroom with a link you may find helpful. I have taught the research paper component for several years now, and have both a packet of information (senior project based), as...

Have you watched the new "Kong" movie with Naomi Watts? The book is in Jack Black's pocket, which he quotes throughout the movie, and the obvious themes are seen with light/dark, civil/savage;...

Hello everyone! I am inviting you to discuss at will the various elements you are encountering in the Heart of Darkness. This site has been set up for the senior class of Corona del Mar HS, but is...

Two very distinct characterizations of Marlow by the Narrator occur at the beginning, which is actually the end of the journey, when Marlow "sat cross-legged...the palms of hands outwards,...

Yes, but also one of the very things that he hates ("a lie") is what he has to tell the Intended at the end. Therefore, is he "enlightened" by the fact that sometimes it is necessary to tell one ( a...