Adventure Fiction

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

Policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force (17th-20th century = age of imperialism)

Question 2

Adventurer

Answer 2

a soldier who volunteered for military service and risked death/injury in exchange for some material reward

Question 3

Postcolonialism

Answer 3

The period following the dissolution of European empires

Condemns the atrocities committed by colonial regimes

Question 4

Postcolonial theory

Answer 4

1. Analyze how colonial power, resistance and identity are represented in the text
2. Explain the ideological implications
3. Consider the potential impact of these representations on readers