His significance in this act changes from literal at that point in the novel to figurative when taken in context with the later events in Heart of Darkness. ... In the most literal sense, the "Heart of Darkness " is referring to the mysterious jungles of Africa that Marlow and his crew are entering. ... "Heart of Darkness " can also refer to the practice of ivory trade itself. ... Looking deeper, "Heart of Darkness " also alludes to the mysterious vibe that Africa puts out. ... Even "Heart of Darkness " has a heart of darkness....

• Word Count: 834
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Only in a dark room does a thin ray of light shine its brightest. In today's day and age, we see such rays in absolute bewilderment as the darkness in our world only seems to get more ill-lighted. ... The sympathetic individual would be the first one to attempt to reconcile the shattered heart of his or her friend. ... Souls that chose to take the generosity in their heart and cultivate it in such a way, that it grows and blooms into a beautiful flower, one that can never die if they continue to water it with the respect they receive from all the good that they do; thus, once again provi...

• Word Count: 1868
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The con men have started yet another one of their conniving scams, their new target a family who has just suffered a painful loss, which, for any family, should pose as a very low and dark part of each member's lives. ... Watson, and to turn Jim in back to slavery, but his heart tells him otherwise: to rescue Jim. ... But Huck's tone of relinquishment, resolve, and finality suggests his willingness and greater desire to do what his heart feels is right by helping Jim. ...

• Word Count: 1798
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

When you strip away all the layers that have been influenced by society, family, friends and self-interests, what do we find at the core of human nature? That is, are we naturally inclined to act cooperatively towards other people or do we only act in our self-interests, even if that includes underm...

• Word Count: 2481
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate