This document provides learning outcomes and guidance for students reading the novel "The Heart of Redness" by Zakes Mda. It outlines two main themes: 1) Place and space in the novel and how it reflects cultural shifts in South Africa, and 2) A literary analysis of the novel. It emphasizes binaries in the novel such as time periods, family trees, beliefs, and rural vs. urban places. It provides strategies for students to organize their understanding of the characters, events, and themes based on these binaries. Resources like videos and maps are also referenced to enhance comprehension.