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Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Only two women are mentioned in great detail in the context of the novel. Why might this be significant? Why are these two women in themselves important?

Essay Topic 2

Darkness is a strongly symbolic concept in the book. What does it symbolize, and how is it important? Examine the importance and symbolism darkness throughout the book, tying it to characterizations.

Essay Topic 3

Everyone seems to view Kurtz as needing to be ‘rescued’. Why is this the case? What choices were available to him? To what extent are his misfortunes his own fault?

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