DISCUSSION

By the due date assigned, respond to the discussion question in the Discussion Area. Your answer should address the following:

• Answer all parts of the question thoroughly and accurately in at least two fully developed paragraphs for each topic.
• Provide detailed evidence in the form of quotations from the text. Follow APA guidelines for citing and referencing the text.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the time period, topic, or genre that is this week’s focus.

By the end of week, review and comment on at least two, preferably more, of your peers answers. Ensure your responses are substantive. That is, provide a significant level of detail in your responses and show active engagement through referencing the readings; drawing on your own experiences; giving your opinions; respectfully disagreeing, where appropriate; and asking questions that are designed to generate further discussion of the material and its implications outside the realm of the assigned question.

Question: In the Heart of Darkness, Kurtzs final words are The Horror, the horror. Provide an interpretation of this moment in the novel. How are Kurtzs words a reflection on his own actions, imperialism, human nature, and Modernism? Why does this statement allow Marlow to remain loyal to Kurtz?