A Passage to India by E.M. Forster explores the complex relationships between the British colonizers and the native Indians in early 20th-century British-occupied India. The novel centers around the friendship between Dr. Aziz, a Muslim Indian physician, and two British women, Adela Quested and Mrs. Moore. When Adela accuses Dr. Aziz of assaulting her during an excursion to the Marabar Caves, the event ignites racial tensions and leads to a dramatic trial that exposes the deep divides between the British and Indians. Forster delves into themes of cultural misunderstanding, colonialism, friendship, and the possibility of genuine connection across racial and social boundaries, ultimately leaving questions of justice and human connection unresolved.
