Today's first sessions focused on the function of the narrative framework , and identifying the motifs of reality vs illusion ,and atavism. We noted how the frame narrator hears and interprets Marlow's tale just as the reader does, and I clarified for Nina certain passages where the text is unclear whether Marlow or the frame narrator is speaking. After Nina did very well in identifying and discussing the examples of exploitative colonialism , I parsed metaphorical passages wherein Marlow discusses the distinction between what is on the surface of the river he navigates and the truth that lies beneath. In that regard, we then analyzed passages comparing the African jungle to primordial earth and I defined and discussed the motif of atavism in the context of the passage.We discussed the relationship between isolation and the reemergence of violent primordial law. During our last session, we worked on writing .After I provided a prompt about the function of forshadowing in the first segment of the novel ,Nina prepared an outline on how foreshadowing suggests plot outcomes and themes and began drafting a short analysis. As she wrote, we shared a screen and I provided instruction and editing suggestions.