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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

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 3

“Heart of Darkness” is not divided into chapters, as a traditional novel might be. Why might this be the case? How is its form significant, and how doesit help – or hinder – the reader?

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