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Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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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