Describe the trial scene in “A Passage to India.”
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E. M. Forster’s (1879–1970) “A Passage to India” (1924) reaches its climax in the trial of Dr. Aziz. Adela Quested imagines that he attacked her in the Marabar Caves. The trial shows arrogance, prejudice, and truth. It changes every relationship.
English vs Indians in Court: The courtroom is crowded. All Anglo-Indians stand with Adela. Ronny Heaslop sits as Magistrate. Mr. Turton, Mrs. Turton, Major Callendar, and Mrs. Callendar also support her. Forster writes that they were,
They defend race, not truth. On the other side, Hamidullah and Mahmoud Ali defend Aziz. Indians wait with hope. Fielding also supports Aziz. The trial becomes a battle between rulers and ruled.“Sinking themselves in their community.”
Adela’s Realization: Adela enters the witness box. She looks n