A Passage to India
A Passage to India talks about the British colonial rule in India. Set in the small city of Chandrapore, the book examines British bureaucracy, besides the cultural and racial problems between the Indians and their western rulers. The novel also describes relationships between people of both cultures, mainly the one between Dr. Aziz, a Muslim Indian, and Mr. Fielding, a British professor who stands by his Indian friend when he is accused by Miss Quested, an English woman, of harassment. Eventually Miss Quested realizes that she might have been hallucinating, and withdraws her accusation against Dr. Aziz. E.M. Forster through his novel wants to show us the horrific truth of colonialism and how such political issues and cultural clashes can become personal and separate a strong friendship. Through the portrayal of the relationship between Dr. Aziz and Mr. Fielding, we are questioned about whether an Indian and a British can be friends (during colonialism).
Mr. Fielding didn't have this feeling of superiority and "found it convenient and pleasant to associate with Indians..." Due to his association with Indians, Dr. Aziz and him gradually become affectionate friends, with their friendship reaching its peak when Mr. Fielding goes against his countrymen and supports Aziz when he is accused by Miss Quested. Mr. Fielding is criticized and treated like an outcast by his compatriots, yet he still stands firmly by Aziz's side. Ultimately, Miss Quested repeals her accusation, and Mr. Fielding is accepted again. Through Aziz, E.M. Forster also tells us not to be prejudice by judging and accepting a person due to nationality, religion, or identity (in Aziz's case, it was British or Hindu-Muslim Indian). Instead, we should establish judgements and opinions on a person based on direct experiences. Time passes by, and Aziz moves from Chandrapore to Mau. Fielding comes to Mau on an official visit, but Aziz doesn't want to see him as he knows that Fielding is
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Approximate Word count = 680
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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