Heart of Darkness

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Heart of Darkness | Topics for Further Study

• Research the Belgian atrocities, committed in the Belgian Congo between 1889 and 1899, and compare them to the evidence of same presented in Heart of Darkness.
• Research Henry Stanley's three-year journey (1874-1877) up the Congo River and compare the stations Stanley founded along the river to those mentioned in Heart of Darkness.
• Compare the view of women, as presented in Heart of Darkness, to today's view. Argue whether Conrad should or should not be considered a sexist by today's standards.
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• - Read the Heart of Darkness text online.
• - For teachers, the Heart of Darkness Lesson Plan.
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