Forster, E. M.: 1879-1970

A Passage to India, 1924 - Characters

  • Dr. Aziz - A young Muslim doctor in Chandrapore who befriends Mrs. Moore and Fielding initially, but later becomes embittered towards the British after being falsely accused of assaulting Adela Quested.

    Cyril Fielding - The principal of a government college in Chandrapore. He is open-minded and treats Indians as equals, forming friendships with Aziz and Godbole. He tries to mediate between the British and Indians.

    Adela Quested - A young British woman who comes to India intending to marry Ronny Heaslop. She falsely accuses Aziz of assaulting her in the Marabar Caves, but later retracts her accusation.

    Mrs. Moore - An elderly British woman, mother of Ronny, Ralph and Stella. She develops a mysterious connection with Aziz and India, but becomes disillusioned after the echo in the Marabar Caves.

    Ronny Heaslop - The arrogant British City Magistrate in Chandrapore and Mrs. Moore's son. He is prejudiced against Indians and believes in British imperial rule.

    Professor Narayan Godbole - A Hindu professor who represents the spiritual side of India. He remains detached from the dramatic events around him.

    Other notable characters include Mahmoud Ali, Aziz's defiant lawyer friend; Miss Derek, an unconventional Englishwoman; and the Nawab Bahadur, a respected Indian leader.

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