Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

Reading Logs

Directions: For every reading log entry (EXCEPT #1), follow the guidelines for the heading, sections A1, A2, A3, C, and D. In addition, please reflect on the themes of the story and analyze each character. Be prepared to lead a group discussion on your reading log reflections, particularly section C.  

-------------- -------------Sample Reading Log: Each entry should follow this format -----------------------

First Name Last Name (periods)

Pages Read

Entry #

Date

Amount of time it took to read

MLA Citation of book

Section A1

Section A2

Section A3

Section C

Section D

Themes (What subjects/topics is the author trying to discuss? What point is the author trying to make?

Characters and Analysis

Journal Entry #1: Think about the title of the book. This book was written in 1902, at the height of colonization (and the Age of Imperialism).

1. What do you think you will be reading about?

2. What images is the author trying to conjure by creating this title?

3. How might this story relate to imperialism?

For the following entries please us the reading log guidelines specified in the directions.

Journal Entry #2 - Due Friday, January 21: read pages 1 - 8

Journal Entry #3 - Due Monday, January 24: read pages 9 - 30

Journal Entry #4 - Due Tuesday, January 25: read pages 30 - 40

Journal Entry #5 - Due Wednesday, January 26: read pages 40 - 50

Journal Entry #6 - Due Thursday, January 27: read pages 50 - 60

Journal Entry #7 - Due Friday, January 28: read pages 60 - 70

Journal Entry #8 - Due Monday, January 31: read pages 70 - 103