1. ‘heart of darkness’
by Joseph Conrad

2. introduction
Joseph Conrad: _8jkCWM&feature=related

3. Themes to keep in mind
Humans acting inhumanly toward their fellow humans.
Human nature is dualistic in that it contains the capacity for both good and evil.
Hypocrisy is at the core of imperialism.
The line between good and evil is often blurred.

4. Symbols to look out for
The journey (whenever there is a physical journey in literature, it is often meant to represent an emotional, moral, intellectual or spiritual one)
The jungle
Darkness/the color black
Light/the color white
Fog
Women
The river

5. Interiors/Exteriors
Imperialism
Motifs (recurring structures, contrasts, or literary devices that help develop the theme)

6. Imperialism
When this was written, imperialism (especially British imperialism) was at its height. Imperialism occurs when a country exerts and extends their power through colonization and military force. Joseph Conrad set himself apart from his peers by exploring the negative aspects of imperialism. As you read, try and figure out the narrators opinion of imperialism. He is often ambiguous.

7. Read pages Write a paragraph in which you explain one symbol found in this section, and how one theme is developed in this section.
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