2nd Hour - Prompt 4

Examine the attack of the natives against the people on the steamer.  What observations do you have about the attack?  What’s significant about the death of Marlow’s helmsman?

2nd Hour - Prompt 3

Describe the “encounters” between Kurtz and Marlow in Part II.  What do we learn about each character, as well as man’s nature, from these encounters?  Why does Marlow admire Kurtz?  Why is Kurtz powerful?

2nd Hour - Prompt 2

Various objects become symbols of civilization vs. savagery.  How do some of the objects in Part II function as symbols, and what does Marlow learn from them?

2nd Hour - Prompt 1

Examine the comparisons Marlow continues to make between the various peoples he encounters:  European traders, cannibals, natives, etc.  What is the significance of these comparisons?  Why does he continue to make them?

1st Hour - Prompt 4

Examine the attack of the natives against the people on the steamer.  What observations do you have about the attack?  What’s significant about the death of Marlow’s helmsman?

1st Hour - Prompt 3

Describe the “encounters” between Kurtz and Marlow in Part II.  What do we learn about each character, as well as man’s nature, from these encounters?  Why does Marlow admire Kurtz?  Why is Kurtz powerful?

1st Hour - Prompt 2

Various objects become symbols of civilization vs. savagery.  How do some of the objects in Part II function as symbols, and what does Marlow learn from them?

1st Hour - Prompt 1

Examine the comparisons Marlow continues to make between the various peoples he encounters:  European traders, cannibals, natives, etc.  What is the significance of these comparisons?  Why does he continue to make them?