Question #25

Heart of Darkness is the thrilling tale of Marlow, a seaman and wanderer recounting his physical and psychological journey in search of the infamous ivory trader Kurtz. Traveling upriver into the heart of the African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed by this enigmatic, wraith-like figure. Marlow's discovery of how Kurtz has gained his position of power over the local people involves him in a radical questioning, not only of his own nature and values, but of those that underpin Western civilization itself.

It is a novel filled with excitement and enigmatic characters who challenge the readers appreciation for the unknown.  The setting provides a mythical appeal which becomes a character itself in the novel.  The hunting of Kurtz haunts even the hardened reader and provides an adventure not to be forgotten.

Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad, full text

Model Reading Blog Post Template

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F2 Utopian Project

Project Utopia:

Based on The Giver

Abstract:

You are going to design your own Utopia.  Imagine that!  You have been beamed down to a strange and unfamiliar place on earth where you have all the resources you need to live a comfortable life.  You will be the ruler, king, governor, leader, or whatever you would like to call yourself and you will be responsible for establishing a safe and idyllic community.  There will be 200 people initially but you will have to plan to have your community to grow to 2000 citizens.

Instructions:

1.  You must include all of these items in your project.  (5 marks each, 50 total)

• Community name
• A community flag and anthem
• A topographical map
• Roles and responsibilities of the citizens
• Education
• Laws and punishments
• Economical system
• Transportation
• Recreation
• Food/cuisine

2. Prepare a written report describing the community to be included on the blog. (10 marks)

Choose ONE of the four choices below.  Each choice must be at least 300 words and no more than 400. 

1. two diary entries from the viewpoint of a citizen (any age/gender)
2. formal letter of appreciation to a Govt. agency and its response
3. advertisement for a job (any)
4. newspaper article about an event in the community

3.  Prepare your Utopia in a blog using www.blogspot.com. 
4. Go to http://bloginstructions.blogspot.hk/ and follow the instructions.
5. Your assignment must include all tasks. (15 marks)

DUE:  April 9^th 2015