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Heart of Darkness Assessment Postcards from the Congo Luchies-Schroeder CP 12

For this assessment you must write POSTCARDS from different characters’ perspectives in the Heart of Darkness that demonstrate a thematic understanding of the novel, as well as utilize the text and literary criticism. The characters include:

a. Kurtz b. Marlow c. A Company Member/Pilgrim d. A Native

Each postcard must include the following:

1. A Visual: on the front of the postcard design a visual that obviously summarizes what each person believes the “Heart of Darkness” to be. 2. An Understanding/Thesis Statement: each postcard must answer the question, “What is the Heart of Darkness?” and/or “what is ‘The horror! The horror!” from each character’s perspective. 3. Quotes: each thesis statement must be supported by at least TWO quotes from the novel. 4. Literary Criticism/Research: each thesis statement must also be supported by at least ONE documented article/journal from the databases provided. 5. Works Cited Page: to be turned in separately—should have FOUR cited articles total.

Dear Auntie, After several months in the heart of darkness, I’ve finally figured out what human darkness is (MY THESIS)! I believe it is this HERE’S WHERE YOU TELL ME WHAT MARLOW THINKS IT IS. And as I noticed, “QUOTE HERE FROM THE BOOK” (Conrad 42). What I think this means is EXPLAIN QUOTE. I also noticed a few other things that explain the heart of darkness: “QUOTE FROM THE NOVEL” (Conrad 127). Clearly this means EXPLAIN THE QUOTE. On a final note Mr. Steven Smith has also said in agreement that, “QUOTE HER FROM LITERARY CRITICISM” (Smith 82). Clearly, Auntie, the heart of darkness is an evil, evil thing. Much love, Your wonderful nephew Marlow

Heart of Darkness Rubric

Unsatisfactor Partially Proficient Advanced y Proficient 8 9/10 I 7

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