Lord Jim

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1900

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-10

Chapters 11-20

Chapters 21-30

Chapters 31-40

Chapters 41-45

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

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Essay Topics

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?

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

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?