We're currently working on our final project for the "Heart of Darkness". I could not wait for this book to be over. As hard as I tried and as much effort as I put into deciphering the themes and the characters within the literature, I could not understand that book. I did not find it interesting at all, therefore I did not put that much effort into understanding it. The only time I was able to interpret the book was during class discussions. I was able to feed off of my other class mates' opinions on the meaning of the literature. Listening to their ideas gave me something to chew on to come up with my own interpretations of quotes.
I actually enjoyed these class discussions because I heard quotes being interpreted in ways that I would have never thought about. These were the moments in which I was best able to interpret the book. For example when we interpreted the quote that described Kurtz's mistress. We were able to conclude that she was wealthy, a leader and had strength. We were also able to come to the conclusion that she was beyond gorgeous. That her beauty must have been captivating and way beyond the rest of the females in the village. Interpreting gets easier when it's done in groups.
People do learn best in groups!
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