Week 2 – Assignment
Orientalism and Heart of Darkness
In Knowing the Oriental
(https://sites.evergreen.edu/politicalshakespeares/wpcontent/uploads/sites/33/2014/12/Said_full.pdf)
, Edward Said analyzes an attitude he calls “orientalism.”
Then, in Rule of Darkness: British Literature and
Imperialism, 1830-1914, Patrick Brantlinger applies
this concept to the novel Heart of Darkness (see Chapters 6
and 9).
In two to three pages (excluding title and reference pages),
discuss the application of orientalism to
Conrad’s novel. First, explain in your own words what Said
means by orientalism and why he finds it
problematic. Then, apply this concept to Heart of Darkness.
(If your instructor did not assign Heart of
Darkness, you may have to rely on Brantlinger’s discussion
of Heart of Darkness in Chapter 9 of his
book.) In what ways does Conrad reflect the British attitude
of orientalism toward Africa in Heart of
Darkness and in what ways does he challenge such attitudes?
Be sure to cite specific passages from
the texts to support your interpretation.
Additional Resources to Complete the Assignment:
Guidelines for Incorporating Quotes
(https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-integrating-quotes.html)
(https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-integrating-quotes.html)
How to Write a Good Paragraph: A Step-by-step Guide
(https://awc.ashford.edu/essay-devgood-paragraph.html)
(https://awc.ashford.edu/essay-dev-good-paragraph.html)
In-Text Citation Guide
(https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-in-text-citation-guide.html)
(https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-in-text-citation-guide.html)
Strong Body Paragraphs
(https://depts.washington.edu/owrc/Handouts/Strong%20Body%20Paragraphs.pdf)
(https://depts.washington.edu/owrc/Handouts/Strong%20Body%20Paragraphs.pdf)
Carefully review the Grading Rubric
(https://ashford.waypointoutcomes.com/assessment/3789/preview)
for the criteria that will be used to
evaluate your assignment.
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