I think computer viruses should count as life.I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive.We’ve created life in our own image.
—Stephen Hawking
Unit Goals
After learning the unit, students are expected to be able
·to explore the writers’reflection on human nature,
·to know Joseph Conrad and his thematic discussion of human existence in Heart of Darkness,
·to appreciate the surrealistic techniques used in Lord of the Flies,
·to master the useful expressions in the writings, and
·to improve language proficiency and critical thinking through the content of this unit.
Before You Read
1.In order to be more capable of appreciating the excerpt part, please search the internet for more information and get familiar with the former plot of the story of Heart of Darkness.
2.Human nature refers to the distinguishing characteristics, including ways of thinking, feeling and acting that humanstend to havenaturally.Share with your partner your observation of the merits and demerits of human natures, and provide some examples to illustrate your idea about the two sides.
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