Conrad's "Heart of Darkness"

In part I of this novella, darkness has many different meanings at various points in the story.

For this discussion, find a quotation in part I that mentions darkness. In your post, discuss this reference to darkness by considering the following questions:

• What does the darkness represent?
• How does it link to the journey through Africa?
• How does it link to Marlow?
• How does it link to human nature?
• What insight into the meaning of the story does this reference to darkness give us?
  
  

Make sure to include the whole quotation in your post.

When you have finished, respond to one of your classmates' posts.