Heart of Darkness Chapter 1

Front

Where do most of Marlow's adventures take place?

Back

The Congo

Front

What is the setting at the beginning of Heart of Darkness?

Back

A boat on the Thames river

Front

Who does Marlow encounter at the Company's offices?

Back

Two old women knitting

Front

What nationality is the Company in Heart of Darkness?

Back

Belgian

Front

What does Marlow need to repair his steamer?

Back

Rivets

Front

What is the significance of the Congo River in Heart of Darkness?

Back

It represents the journey into the unknown and the darkness of colonialism.

Front

How does the Thames River contrast with the Congo River in the novel?

Back

The Thames represents civilization and imperialism, while the Congo symbolizes savagery and the unknown.

Front

What role do the old women knitting play in the narrative?

Back

They symbolize the Fates, suggesting the inevitability of fate and the dark undercurrents of imperialism.

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What is Marlow's profession?

Back

He is a riverboat captain.

Front

What does Marlow's journey symbolize in the context of the novel?

Back

It symbolizes a journey into the depths of human nature and the critique of colonialism.