Thesis: Far from being a simple adventure story, Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" is a severe critique of the thoughts and practices of colonialism.
Outline:
I Introduce what novel is about: colonialism
II Discuss evils of colonialism: false philanthropic ideas, dehumanization of native peoples, greed
III a)Discuss presentation of colonial idea of philanthropy
b)Conrad's response to idea
IV a)perception of Africans as objects
b)Conrad's response
c)Africans as animals
d)Conrad's response
e) Chinua Achebe's dispute of my claims
V a)Conrad affirms humanity of black Africans
b)Achebe's dispute
c)Conrad's personal experiences proving Achebe wrong
d)Conrad uses satire in the same way Achebe does
VI a) greed- possession
b) greed-money
VII Kurtz realizes evils of colonialism
VIII discussion of colonialism today
a) what was once evil, remains evil
b) colonial ideas still exist today
IX Conclusion
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is it gonna be another Sara moment? we will see. ?An extremely well written paper, but no PAZA?
Ill tell you when you finish if it has PAZA.
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