Aim: How do we explore the evolution of themes in Heart of Darkness?

Do Now: Define Theme.Identify at least three themes emerging in Part I of Heart of Darkness.

Corrupting Influence of Man• Example:

• What does this example say about the main idea?

• What is the theme?

Man’s inhumanity to Man

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• What does this example say about the main idea?

• What is the theme?

Racial Inequality

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• What does this example say about the main idea?

• What is the theme?

Gender Inequality

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• What does this example say about the main idea?

• What is the theme?

Nature as Adversary

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• What does this example say about the main idea?

• What is the theme?