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Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though the novel is a work of fiction, colonialism and empire-building was very real. Research these real-life examples and compare and contrast them to what is shown in the book.

Essay Topic 2

Marlow ends the novel with a lie. If the novel were to continue, what would the next chapter look like? Use the ending as the basis for your fictionalized version.

Essay Topic 3

Marlow repeatedly describes his interactions with Kurtz as the ‘nightmare of his own choosing’. How is his experience nightmarish? How does he transform? Compare/contrast him after his experience, as compared to before.

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