53 pages 1 hour read

Joseph Conrad

Lord Jim

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1900

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Does Jim have a tragic flaw that leads to his demise? If so, what is that flaw and how does it contribute to his downfall?

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What is the impact of Marlow’s narration? What motivates Marlow have to tell the story of Lord Jim?

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What communities can you identify within the novel, and what is their importance? Of which of these communities, if any, can Jim be said to be a full member?

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