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Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The white men in Africa create a world of their own. Explore the basis of this society. How has it organized itself, and for what reasons?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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