Due Sunday, October 31st by midnight.
You must answer the following questions in complete sentences with appropriate grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
1. When he is on the boat, who does Marlow overhear speaking about Kurtz?
2. Why does Marlow compare the jungle to prehistoric times?
3. How does the cannibals' food affect Marlow?
4. Why does the book Marlow finds in the hut interest him?
5. Why couldn’t the men aboard the boat spend their money for food?
6. Who aboard the boat is killed during the attack?
7. How does Marlow scare the natives during the fight?
8. Why does Marlow throw his shoes overboard?
9. Why does the Russian leave a note on the woodpile?
10. Why did Kurtz write a report?
1. Marlow overhears a nephew, who is the manager, talking to his uncle.
ReplyDelete2. Going in the jungle feels to Marlow, just like going back to the prehistoric times, because the vegetation is intense, the air is thick and silent, and everything seems unreal, compared to the life he used to have in Europe.
3. The smell of the cannibals' rotten hippo meat intensified the feeling of being in the wilderness, however, at the same time Marlow is grateful that the cannibals brought their own food to eat.
4. The sign of knowledge and civilization that Marlow sought in the book worked as an escape from the wilderness that was so unreal to him. The book felt immensely "real" to Marlow, who was in a world where there were pilgrims, jungles, and cannibals.
5. The men aboard the ship were paid brass wires as their salary, which they were expected to exchange with money, however, since there were no villages to exchange their wires with, they could not afford to buy food.
6. The mad helmsman was killed in the attack.
7. Marlow rings the bell of the steamboat.
8. Marlow's shoes were soaked with the killed man's blood, and also, Marlow had thought that Kurtz would be dead from the attack as well, so he became careless about what his fate would be.
9. The Russian left a note on the woodpile as a caution to the ones who are planning to progress on the river, because the natives will attack them.
10. Kurtz was asked to write a report for the International Society of the Suppression of Savage Customs, for a pamphlet as a future guidance
1. While on the boat, Marlow hears the manager speaking with his uncle while they are walking along the bank.
ReplyDelete2. Marlow compares the jungle to prehistoric times because that is the image that the jungle evokes for him. The heavy vegetation, the wild creatures and all the other unknown things amongst the musty air of the jungle seem like parts of life, from a different time (hence the prehistoric description) from the European civilization and culture he is used to.
3. Marlow seemed somewhat sickened by the hippo meat, its smell after going bad seemed to have been yet another reminder that he is very much so, in the depths of the jungle. Although he did not seem to want to share in the meat, Marlow seemed eased that the cannibals accompanying them brought their own food.
4. Marlow sees the book that he finds in the hut as a piece of the life that he once knew, it was a comforting piece of home for him while he was caught in the chaos of the jungle. The book served as Marlow’s sanctuary when in times of especial jungle-chaos.
5. The crew members were paid in brass wires which they were expected to use to barter for food. However, because there were no nearby villages with markets in which to barter, the crew members were unable to get food using their “salary”.
6. During the attack of the natives with their stick arrows, the mad helmsman was killed.
7. Marlow scares the natives away during the fight by sounding the boats steam whistle repeatedly.
8. After the attack, Marlow throws his own shoes overboard because they are soaked in the mad helmsman’s blood which he is very much unnerved by.
9. A note was left on the stack of wood by the Russian in order to warn the newcomers that the natives will attack them on their journey towards the station.
10. The International Society of the Suppression of Savage Customs asked Kurtz to create a report in order to print it as a pamphlet for those seeking guidance.
1) Marlow overhears the manager and his uncle speaking about Kurtz.
ReplyDelete2) Marlow compares the jungle to ancient prehistoric times. This is due to the fact that the jungle is untamed and wild, just like how it was in prehistoric times. Marlow believes that the jungle has not ultimately changed since prehistoric times; he thinks the jungle in Africa while he was there would've looked the same thousands of years ago.
3) Despite the fact that some of Marlow's crew ate human flesh, Marlow actually gained a greater respect and insight of the cannibals. Marlow realizes that the cannibals are quite respectable and reasonable. After realizing how hungry the natives were, Marlow admired their attitude and lack of complaint. Despite being malnourished, the cannibals were humane as opposed to the pilgrims, who were bloodthirsty.
4) The book that Marlow finds in the abandoned hut is like a piece of home for him. The book reminds him of a civilized and knowledgeable society. This book seems so real compared to the world Marlow is in (Africa). Marlow viewed the book as a mystery.
5) The men on board were not able to spend their "money" for food. This is because they were paid in brass wires and expected to trade for food in the villages but they passed. However, there were hardly any villages and when there were, the villagers were hostile. Also, the manager didn't want to stop many of the times. So the natives had pretty much no chance to get any food.
6) The native who was in charge of the wheel (the helmsman) died aboard the boat in the ambush.
7) Marlow sounds the boat whistle multiple times to scare the natives.
8) Marlow throws his shoes overboard because they are covered in blood. Also, it was a sign of Marlow's sense of lost hope.
9) The Russian left a note on the woodpile to caution them against the natives (who would potentially attack them).
10) Kurtz wrote a report for the International Society of the Suppression of Savage Customs. This society asked him to write a report in pamphlet form for their future plans.
1. While dozing off on his steamer, Marlow overhears the manager and his uncle's conversation about Kurtz.
ReplyDelete2. Marlow has spent his life in civilized Europe. To him, the jungle of Africa must come as a strange and savage place. The barbaric feeling that the jungle emits is comparable to that of prehistoric and ancient wilderness. Marlow, who suddenly encounters uncivilized scenes, must have felt as if he was back in prehistoric era.
3. The hippo meat the cannibals brought disgusts Marlow with its smell, but at the same time, releases him from the fears of being eaten himself. Although Marlow is unsettled by the cannibalistic diet of his shipmates, he realizes and respects their patience.
4. The book in the hut comes to Marlow as an indication of civilization, which he has longed for in the savage wilderness. The book and the civilization please and intrigue Marlow with the mystery of its previous owner.
5. Despite their immense hunger, money was of no use for those who are aboard since they never spend time in any markets in villages. They couldn't anchor and thus never have any chance to spend their money on the boat where no food is present.
6. Marlow's 'somewhat civilized' African helmsman who steers the steamer gets killed during the attack of the natives.
7. Marlow makes a yell with the steam whistle and the sound scares off the hostile natives.
8. The helmsman's blood soaks Marlow's shoes, thus Marlow decides through them overboard. Brooding Marlow after the loss of his helmsman and his hope of hearing Kurtz believes that everything is finished and expresses his despondency via throwing away his shoes.
9. The Russian leaves a massage on the woodpile as a warning to the approaching Europeans of the native attacks.
10. Kurtz is asked to write a report by the International Society of the Suppression of Savage Customs for the future instructions of promoting humanity and civilization. His report includes his idea of the white superiority and venerability.
1. When he is on the boat, who does Marlow overhear speaking about Kurtz?
ReplyDeleteMarlow overhears the manager and his uncle discussing Kurtz while on the boat.
2. Why does Marlow compare the jungle to prehistoric times?
Marlow compares the jungle to prehistoric times because it untouched by civilization.
3. How does the cannibals' food affect Marlow?
Marlow is grateful for the cannibals; however, the stench of their rotten hippo meat irritates him.
4. Why does the book Marlow finds in the hut interest him?
Marlow found a boring book with annotations written in cipher; which intrigued him because he was confused as to why something so boring would need coded annotations.
5. Why couldn’t the men aboard the boat spend their money for food?
The men aboard the boat couldn't spend their money on food for many reasons: there were few villages, the people in the few were hostile, and the director was unwilling to stop for food as he had his own.
6. Who aboard the boat is killed during the attack?
The helmsman was killed on the boat during the attack
7. How does Marlow scare the natives during the fight?
Marlow scares the natives by blowing his whistle during the fight.
8. Why does Marlow throw his shoes overboard?
Marlow throws his shoes overboard because they had gotten soaked in the helmsman’s blood.
9. Why does the Russian leave a note on the woodpile?
The Russian left a note warning people against the natives who might attack.
10. Why did Kurtz write a report?
The Society of the Suppression of Savage Customs asked Kurtz to write a report as a guide for civilization in Africa.
1. While asleep on the deck of the steamboat, Marlow overhears a conversation between the Manager and his uncle.
ReplyDelete2. Compared to the civilized urban life that he is used to, the jungle seemed 'still' and untouched. Therefore, Marlow feels as though he's going back in time due to the wilderness of the jungle; he feels as though he stepped into a place yet to be civilized by men.
3. He seems slightly worried about their cannibalistic nature, yet is grateful that they have brought 'food' to eat, rather than each other. He despises the odor of the meat, yet prefers having the rotten hippo-meat compared to having the cannibals eat each other.
4. The fact that such an old-fashioned book of over sixty years was lying about in such a place was a mystery to Marlow, and intrigued him to read it. Its humble yet dull quality seems to appease him; he found something 'real'/common to him in a place of mystery.
5. The men were unable to exchange their wires into thelocal currency to buy food, for either there were no villages nearby, or they were unwelcome to the villages they passed. The director also disliked stopping the steamer for some reason unknown, thus the men were unable to gather food.
6. The man steering the steamboat, who Marlow refers to as the 'fool-helmsman' is attacked with a spear, and dies right in front of Marlow, penetrating him with his somewhat anxious gaze.
7. Marlow jerks the steam-whistle several times, which lets out high-pitched screeches into its surroundings. The natives, who are unfamiliar with such sound, wail and flee back into the depths of the forest.
8. As the helmsman died, he blood was splattered all over Marlow's shoes and socks. Disgusted with this, and also due to his anguish with the fact that Kurtz is most likely to be dead, he hurls his shoes into the river, along with all the high hopes he once had.
9. The Russian had left the note as a sign to warn those who tried to pass through any further of the natives. He knew that they'd try to attack, therefore he put up his sign with hopes that whoever ventured near would be prepared.
10. The International Society for the Suppression of Savage Customs had instructed Kurtz to do so, for future guidance.
1.When Marlow is on the boat, he overhears the manager and his uncle talking about Kurtz.
ReplyDelete2.The jungle Marlow sees is untamed and wild. It is different from the civilized land he has come from. Due to this the wild creatures, the wild and untamed forest reminds Marlow of the prehistoric times.
3.The hippo meat which the cannibals bring somewhat sickens Marlow. Yet, he is thankful that they have brought their own food. At the same time, Marlow is also reminded of the fact that he is in the wilderness.
4.The book Marlow finds in the hut interests him since it brings back the sense of “reality” and “home”. Marlow travels through a land that is new and different from home. The wild and untamed life is very different from the civilized world he has come from. The book Marlow finds in the hut reflects on the civilized world which gives Marlow comfort.
5.The men aboard the boat could not spend their “money” for food since they were paid in brass wires. Their were no villages to exchange the wire with money, they were not able to buy food.
6.The mad helmsman is killed during the attack from the natives.
7.Marlow scares the natives during the fight by ringing the bell of the steamboat. This scares the natives.
8.Marlow throws his shoes overboard because it is soaked with the helmsmans` blood. This also represents the lost hope of Marlow.
9.The Russian leaves a note on the woodpile to caution the Europeans against the natives who are probably going to attack.
10. Kurts writes a 17 page report to the international for the Suppression of Savage Customs since they told him to write a pamphlet on his future plans (future guidance).
1.Marlow overhears speaking of Kurtz from the manager and his uncle.
ReplyDelete2.The reason why Marlow compared the jungle to prehistoric times is because the African jungle was different from the world he had lived and belonged, and the untouched wild region felt like he went to past time like prehistoric times.
3.Since cannibals started to work with Europeans, they notice that their employees don’t like it. They started to bring hippopotamus meat to eat and Marlow granted it gratefully.
4.When Marlow finds the book, he is very interested in it because ironically he feels the jungle-life which he is living in now is so unearthy whereas the European life written in the book is very comfortable to him.
5.Men aboard the boat could not spend their money for food because the manager on the boat did not want to waste their time to stop and buy some food, thus they couldn’t spend their money on anything.
6.The helmsman who was also an African was killed during the attack.
7.Marlow scares the natives during their attack by making a strange noise they have never heard before with the steamboat.
8.Marlow had to throw his shoes and his hope overboard away from him because his shoes were soaked into blood of helmsman while he was attacked and killed by natives.
9.The Russian who is friend of Europeans leaves a note on the woodpile to warn the people who may pass by to beaware of natives attack.
10.Kurtz writes a report after he was asked to do for the sake of Europeans who don’t know of natives by the International Society of the Suppression of Savage Customs.
1. Marlow over hears the manager commuting with his uncle about Kurtz while walking along the bank.
ReplyDelete2. Marlow juxtaposes the jungle of the Congo’s to prehistoric times due to the correlation in ambiance between the two. The vegetation is thick and, “mucky” would be the appropriate word, just like the air there. Perhaps Marlow was figuratively acquainting us with his idea that the natives were extremely primitive, as though if they have not progressed from the pre-historic times.
3. He finds it preferable but also peculiar that the cannibals brought on hippo meat to diet on rather than dieting on themselves or even worse on the crew. The putrid stench of the deteriorating hippo does irritate him but at same moment, he understands that the cannibals are going against there natural cannibalistic desire and thus appreciative for there cooperation.
4. To Marlow, the mere fact that such an old text is still intact is amusing. Marlow, being quite the inquisitive personality, finds the scriptual anomaly quite intriguing for it has no written author meaning that it could technically be the scripture of the infamous Kurzts. The text appeases Marlow because it reminds him of the civility that existed where he previously presided.
5. The crews initial plan to barter their pay (brass wires) for food simply because there was nobody to barter with.
6. The Helsman dies after a spear pierces through him. The tragedy leaves Marlows shoes and socks gushing in blood.
7. Marlow repetitively sounds the horns ( perhaps fog horns?). Also, provoked by the brazen actions of the natives, the crew shot numerous blind shots into the fog.
8. His shoes became soaked in blood due to the Helmsmans dramatic end.... right at his feet.
9. A warning note for the attackative natives.
10. The international Society of the Suppression of Savage Customs proposed Kurts to compose a report consisting of his ideas on how they should progress.
1. When Marlow is on the boat, he hears the manager talking about Kurtz to his uncle.
ReplyDelete2. Since Marlow came from civilized place, he compares the jungle to old times. He felt that the untouched jungle was wild, and it was just like the prehistoric times.
3. Since Marlow misunderstood the cannibals and thought they would eat human’s meat, he got thankful when they brought a hippo meat to him. This made him think that cannibals have some kind of respects, though he got sick when he smelled the hippo meat.
4. The book Marlow finds in the hut interests him. Since he was in the wild jungle for a long time, when he found the book, it reminded him of his home where it was civilized. This comforted him, and also at the same time, he got curious of why the old book was laying in the hut for a long time.
5. The men aboard the boat couldn’t spend their money for food. This was because their salary was brass wires, and there were no villages near them to exchange with food.
6. During the attack, African helmsmen was killed.
7. Marlow scares the natives during the fight by making a ringing noise with the steamboat.
8. Since the dead helmsmen’s blood soaks into Marlow’s shoes, he throws his shoes overboard.
9. Russian leaves a note on the woodpile to warn the new comers that the natives might attack them during their journey.
10. Kurtz writes a report to the international Society of the Suppression of Savage Customs for a pamphlet. This was 17pages long report.
1. Marlow overhears the manager and his uncle’s discussion about Kurtz’s monopoly of premium ivory.
ReplyDelete2. Marlow imagines that the world prior to civilization (prehistoric times) would have looked like the African jungle, because it is not “civilized” under European principles. In this sense, the further upstream Marlow travels, the less civilized the land is, which equates to traveling further back in time.
3. The cannibal’s food, or lack of it, causes Marlow to realize how civilized the natives actually are, compared to the brutal, hypocritical Europeans.
4. The book triggers a deep sense of homesickness for Marlow, and a longing for anything that will provide him with a feeling of reality.
5. The natives, paid in wires, could not trade their pay for food because of either the lack of contact with native tribes, the hostility of the tribes, or Marlow’s refusal to slow his pace and stop for trade.
6. The Helmsman was killed, frowning, during the assault.
7. Marlow causes the natives to cease-fire by blowing his ship’s horn.
8. Marlow throws his bloody shoes overboard to signify his loss of hope.
9. The Russians’ note warns other travelers of the violent natives lurking upstream.
10. The International Society for the Suppression of Savage Customs instructs Kurtz to write a report as a reference for future plans of spreading European civilization.
1. While Marlow is resting on the boat, he overhears the manager and his uncle talking.
ReplyDelete2. He compares the African jungle to prehistoric times because of the humid, stagnant air and the density of the foliage, which is very unlike the environment he was used to in civilized Europe.
3. It emphasizes the fact that he was among a different kind of people, and while they didn't offer to share their food, Marlow was relieved that the cannibals had brought their own portion of sustenance.
4. When Marlow stumbles upon the book in the hut, a wave of nostalgia comes over him, as it reminds him of the civilized life he was once part of. Being so far away from his home, he finds comfort in the writing, and is curious of its past owner.
5. The men aboard the ship were paid in brass wires, which was their only form of payment. They were expected to barter their wires for food with the villages they passed. However, there were hardly any villages, therefore there was basically no opportunity for them to get food.
6. The crazy man the managed the wheel, the helmsman, died during an attack.
7. Marlow blows the steamboat's whistle many times to scare away the natives.
8. Soaked in the dead helmsman's blood, Marlow threw them overboard because it disturbed him to keep them.
9. The note that the Russian left was in fact a warning for others wishing to progress down the river that the natives would be hostile towards them.
10. The International Society of the Suppression of Savage Customs asked Kurtz to write a report for a pamphlet that would inform those who wanted guidance.
1. On the steamer Marlow overhears a clandestine conversation between his uncle and the manager; they were conspiring about Kurtz.
ReplyDelete2. To Marlow the jungle is reminiscent of the prehistoric times, because it is untamed, wild, and highly uncivilized. The prehistoric period was a time before civilization and order, where humans lived just like animals, thus reminding Marlow of the jungle.
3. The cannibals' diet of eating foul hippo meat greatly disgusts Marlow, but on the contrary, he is relieved that they have decided not to eat human flesh.
4.The book greatly interests Marlow because he sees a glimpse of civilization once again, seeing the words written on paper. In times of great stress and uncertainty in an unknown faraway land, surrounded by lush vegetation where any creature can be lurking, Marlow is homesick. Therefore seeing a book, which can symbolizes literacy gives him a sense of being civilized again even for a short time, giving him the comfort he much needed.
5. The crew were unable to spend money to buy food because they were paid in brass wires, which were literally their "money" meant to be bartered with food. However they didn't encounter much villages to carry out these transactions, and the villagers were hostile preventing the crew from trading.
6.The helmsman was killed with a spear right in front of Marlow during
an attack.
7. Marlow sounds the steamer's whistle repeatedly, whose noise frightens the natives.
8. Marlow's shoes were soaked with the dead Helmsman blood, and he was uncomfortable in them so he threw them away.
9. The Russian left a note on the woodpile to caution those planning on progressing on in their journey up the river, since the natives are hostile and possess propensities for violence.
10. The International Society for the Suppression of Savage Customs wanted Kurtz to write a report for a brochure for future guidance.