While reading Heart of Darkness (HOD) many questions came to mind. The first one came to me on page 68. Marlow, one of the main characters, beings to speak about his experiences. He mentions darkness many times. Is Marlow surrounded by darkness? Could the title of the novel be referring to him?
On page 79, Marlow begins to encounter black people. He refers to them as criminals which is ironic because he pities them. Is this the beginning of enslaving african americans? How did it all begin? If they are seen as criminals, why does Marlow pity them?
On page 88 Marlow mentions the word "wandering" many times. Does it have any significance? Will it reappear in the novel? Is his whole trip just a big wandering journey?
On page 92, a man named Mr. Kurtz is mentioned. It is unknown who exactly this man is. Is he a spy? Is he really in charge of the most important station? Will we eventually meet him in the future? Why is he so important?
Whether the answers to these questions lie ahead are unknown.
Jessica, it is clear that you are answering the "Analyze a question that you have or is raised in the book" prompt right away. The only problem with your post is, though it does raise some interesting questions, you do not analyze these questions like the prompt asks you too.
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