1. Research the Imperial Federation League in Canada, including its ideas and aims. How does Sara Jeannette Duncan incorporate this material into her novel The Imperialist? What is the effect of this historical organization on the novel’s themes?
2. How is a sense of national identity developed in the minds of the central character(s) in The Imperialist, and what forms does it take? In particular, how do the Canadian characters define themselves in relation to Great Britain and the United States?
3. Compare and contrast the portrayal of male and female characters in The Imperialist. Consider some of the following questions to get you started: What social roles are expected of either gender? Do any characters break away from these roles? What goals do Lorne and Advena have as young adults? What factors help or hinder them in achieving these goals?
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