Imagine if the system of household servants depicted in The Remains of the Day were present in today's United States. Considering the cultural differences, think about how the relationship between employer and employee would change and how their duties might be redefined. Create an orientation packet for a new butler as if you are a seasoned butler yourself.

Lord Darlington was deeply concerned about the political and economic transformations he observed after World War I, which led him to organize an unofficial summit. What issues do you believe need to be addressed in today’s world? Plan your own unofficial summit meeting, complete with a guest list, agenda, objectives, and social events.

The narrative is set in July 1956, coinciding with the Suez Crisis. Why do you think Ishiguro selected this specific period for his novel? Write a comprehensive essay explaining your interpretation of the significance of the Suez Crisis to the story.

The novel illustrates the decline of the aristocracy and the tradition of maintaining a large household staff on English estates. Research the history of English house staff and the factors that led to their decline. Develop a presentation to share your findings with a middle school history class.