“You're superior to them, anyway. Don't forget that. You're superior to everyone in India except one or two of the Ranis, and they're on a equality.” This dialogue by Mrs. Turton exemplifies extreme racism which makes the basic theme throughout this novel. It also explores theme of orient and occident and is set in the backdrop of British India where Indians and British characters are portrayed as binary oppositions with imbalanced relationship. Identify the author.
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A.
Arthur Canon Doyle
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B.
Lewis Caroll
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C.
Virginia Woolf
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D.
E.M. Forster
Correct Answer:
D. E.M. Forster
Explanation:
Mrs. Turton's remark in these lines demonstrates the intense racism prevalent among English women in the novel. She tries to persuade the liberal Adela that they are superior to Indians in every aspect, including their leaders. Therefore, option (d) is accurate.
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