"The Conservationist" Quiz
A wealthy South African businessman's life is upended when he becomes obsessed with a piece of land in Nadine Gordimer's "The Conservationist."
fiction | 267 pages | Published in 1974
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Essay questions
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- Discuss the significance of the character Mehring's relationship with the land in 'The Conservationist'.
- How does the author use the setting of South Africa to convey broader themes in the novel?
- Examine the role of race and class in the interactions between characters in the book.
- In what ways does the character of Mehring embody the concept of 'the conservationist' and how does his perspective change throughout the novel?
- Analyze the symbolism of the farm and its surroundings in the story.
- Discuss the impact of historical and political events on the characters and their relationships in the novel.
- How does the narrative style and structure contribute to the reader's understanding of the themes and characters in 'The Conservationist'?
