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Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Marlow professes grief when his helmsman dies during the book. Why does he die? Is this a heroic death? Do you think he would be proud of what happened to him?

Essay Topic 2

“Heart of Darkness” is not divided into chapters, as a traditional novel might be. Why might this be the case? How is its form significant, and how doesit help – or hinder – the reader?

Essay Topic 3

Natives are often victims in “Heart of Darkness.” Is this a racist work? In what ways might it be considered not racist? Is race a central theme of the book?.

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