1. Critics have noted that Marlow's journey mirrors a descent into the underworld, akin to Dante’s journey in The Divine Comedy. Elaborate on the critics' viewpoint.

2. View the film Apocalypse Now! and contrast it with the novella. Why is Vietnam a fitting setting as opposed to Africa?

3. Enumerate all instances of light and dark or black and white imagery, and describe how they enhance the novella's themes.

4. Analyze how the novel’s physical settings symbolize the psychological states of the characters. Provide text examples to support your points.

5. Examine the impact of having an unidentified third person narrate Marlow’s tale. Is the narrative centered on Kurtz, Marlow, or another character?