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Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though the novel is a work of fiction, colonialism and empire-building was very real. Research these real-life examples and compare and contrast them to what is shown in the book.

Essay Topic 2

The title of the book, “Heart of Darkness” uses the term “darkness,” which appears repeatedly throughout the book. What are the possible meanings of this title? Why might Conrad have chosen this title, rather than something else?

Essay Topic 3

Though the novel is rich in description, more of it is devoted to describing action than anything else. How does Conrad create an ‘action’ novel? Who are the most active characters, and what do they do? Why is this significant?

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