Heart of DarknessJournal 1

Imagine that you are about to leave on a long journey to a distant country where everyone is a stranger to you. How do you feel? Jot down your feelings, explaining why you feel as you do.

Heart of DarknessJournal 2

Write a reaction to and/or analysis of one of the key quotations from Heart of Darkness. Speculate about how the quotation may fit into the story.

Heart of DarknessJournal 3

What are your impressions of the characters so far? Discuss one or more of the following: People on the Nellie (including unnamed

narrator) Marlow Doctor Marlow’s Aunt Belgian Trading Company

Heart of DarknessJournal 4

Take out your Part 1 worksheet.Make sure that you’ve filled in each

box with 3+ quotations (with page numbers).

Reread each quotation.In your notebook, write a paragraph

summarizing the atmosphere or mood of Part 1.

Heart of DarknessJournal 5

Recall a time when other people’s opinions of someone you did not know influenced your impression of the person. When you got to know the person, was your impression accurate?

Describe the opinions on which your impression was based and explain whether or not it proved to be accurate.

Heart of DarknessJournal 6

What images from Part 2 linger in your mind? Why do you think these images stuck with you?

Heart of DarknessJournal 7

Recall a time when you hesitated to tell someone the truth for fear of hurting the person’s feelings. What did you decide to do? Why?

Describe the situation and explain whether or not you decided to tell the truth and why. Were you satisfied with your decision? Why or why not?