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Teacherbot 14 Oct, 21:56:14
  1. On page 5, Marlow describes the Thames River as “the biggest, the greatest, the most useful, the noblest river in the world.” What does this statement reveal about Marlow’s perspective on the Thames River?
  2. On page 9, Marlow mentions that he has always been fascinated by maps. How does this fascination with maps connect to his desire to explore the Congo?
  3. On page 12, Marlow describes the Company’s office as a “whited sepulcher.” What does this metaphor suggest about the true nature of the Company?
  4. On page 17, Marlow encounters a group of men knitting black wool. What is the significance of this scene and how does it contribute to the overall atmosphere of the story?
  5. On page 21, Marlow mentions that he has always been drawn to the idea of exploring the unknown. How does this desire for exploration reflect Marlow’s character?
  6. On page 26, Marlow describes the natives as “black shapes crouched, lay, sat between the trees, leaning against the trunks, clinging to the earth, half coming out, half effaced within the dim light.” What effect does this vivid description have on the reader?
  7. On page 31, Marlow encounters a French warship firing into the jungle. What does this scene reveal about the chaotic and violent nature of the Congo?
  8. On page 35, Marlow mentions that the Company’s chief accountant is “a remarkable man.” What qualities or characteristics make the chief accountant stand out to Marlow?
  9. On page 39, Marlow describes the native workers as “black shadows of disease and starvation.” How does this description highlight the harsh conditions and mistreatment of the natives?
  10. On page 42, Marlow reflects on the darkness within every human being, stating, “The mind of man is capable of anything.” How does this statement foreshadow the themes of darkness and human nature that will be explored throughout the novel?