1. Aim: How do we explore the evolution of themes in Heart of Darkness? Do Now: Define Theme. Identify at least three themes emerging in Part I of Heart of Darkness.

2. Corrupting Influence of Man Example: What does this example say about the main idea? What is the theme?

3. Man’s inhumanity to Man Example: What does this example say about the main idea? What is the theme?

4. Racial Inequality Example: What does this example say about the main idea? What is the theme?

5. Gender Inequality Example: What does this example say about the main idea? What is the theme?

6. Nature as Adversary Example: What does this example say about the main idea? What is the theme?