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• Why did the ‘Bridge Party’ fail to bridge the gap between the English and the Indians in “A Passage to India?”Why did the ‘Bridge Party’ fail to bridge the gap between the English and the Indians in “A Passage to India?” [NU: 2017, 22] ★★★ E. M. Forster’s (1879–1970) “A Passage to India” (1924) shows[Expand...]
• Briefly describe the ‘Marabar Caves’ in “A Passage to India.”Briefly describe the ‘Marabar Caves’ in “A Passage to India.” [NU: 2015, 22] E. M. Forster’s (1879–1970) “A Passage to India” (1924) uses the Marabar Caves as a powerful symbol. The caves are dark, empty,[Expand...]
• Sketch Briefly the Character of Adela Quested in “A Passage to India.”Sketch briefly the character of Adela Quested in “A Passage to India.” [NU: 2014] (A Passage to India-এ অ্যাডেলা কোয়েস্টেড চরিত্রটি সংক্ষেপে লিখ)। [NU: 2014 E. M. Forster’s (1879–1970) “A Passage to India” (1924) shows[Expand...]
• Significance of the Collision of the Boats after the Janmasthami Ceremony at MauDiscuss the underlying significance of the collision of the boats after the Janmasthami ceremony at Mau. E. M. Forster’s (1879–1970) “A Passage to India” (1924) ends at Mau with a Hindu festival. The Janmasthami ceremony[Expand...]
• Why does the relationship between Aziz and Fielding fail?Why does the friendship/relationship between Aziz and Fielding fail? [NU: 2015, 17, 20] ★★★ Or, Examine and estimate the Aziz–Fielding relationship in “A Passage to India.” E. M. Forster’s (1879–1970) “A Passage to India” (1924)[Expand...]
• What is the significance of the friendship between Dr. Aziz and Mrs. Moore?What is the significance of the friendship between Dr. Aziz and Mrs. Moore? [NU: 2018, 19, 21] ★★★ E. M. Forster’s (1879–1970) “A Passage to India” (1924) shows many relationships between the English and the[Expand...]
• Describe the trial scene in “A Passage to India.”Describe the trial scene in “A Passage to India.” [NU: 2016, 19, 21] ★★★ E. M. Forster’s (1879–1970) “A Passage to India” (1924) reaches its climax in the trial of Dr. Aziz. Adela Quested imagines[Expand...]
• Comment on the British Raj in India in the novel “A Passage to India.”Comment on the British Raj in India in the novel “A Passage to India.” [NU: 2013, 16] E. M. Forster (1879-1970) published “A Passage to India” in 1924. The novel shows the British Raj in[Expand...]
• Discuss Forster’s use of symbols in “A Passage to India.”Discuss Forster’s use of symbols in “A Passage to India.” [NU: 2017] E. M. Forster’s (1879–1970) “A Passage to India” (1924) is an iconic novel. The novel is full of symbols. Forster uses places, sounds,[Expand...]
• “A Passage to India” is a Novel of the Clash of Cultures.Comment on the theme of conflict of cultures in “A Passage to India.” [NU: 2019] ★★★ Or, “A Passage to India is basically about the clash of two cultures.” Do you agree? Give reasons in[Expand...]
• Justify the title of the novel “A Passage to India.”Justify the title of the novel “A Passage to India.” [NU: 2015, 18, 20, 22] ★★★ E. M. Forster’s (1879-1970) “A Passage to India” (1924) is a novel of colonial India. The title comes from[Expand...]
• How is the theme of separation represented in “A Passage to India?”How is the theme of separation represented in “A Passage to India?” [NU: 2018, 21] ★★★ E. M. Forster’s (1879-1970) “A Passage to India” (1924) is a novel of division. It shows how people try[Expand...]
• Forster’s depiction of the Anglo-Indian community in Chandrapore.Critically examine Forster’s depiction of the Anglo-Indian community in Chandrapore. [NU: 2019, 21] E. M. Forster’s (1879-1970) “A Passage to India” (1924) shows life under the Raj. The Anglo-Indian community in Chandrapore plays a central[Expand...]