A Passage to India

Main Characters and Their Development

• Dr. Aziz — an Indian physician who is a central figure in the novel. His development is tied to his relationship with British colonizers and his personal experiences. Initially friendly and open to interacting with the English, his trust is shattered after being falsely accused of assaulting Mrs. Moore. By the end of the book, he becomes more skeptical and cautious in his dealings with the British.
• Cyril Fielding — the college principal who is one of the few British individuals maintaining friendly relations with Indians. His development involves his attempts to understand and support Aziz despite pressure from his compatriots. By the novel's end, he becomes disillusioned with the British justice system and colonial politics.
• Adela Quested — a young Englishwoman who comes to India to marry Ronny Heaslop. Her development involves her internal doubts and search for truth following the incident in the Marabar Caves. She ultimately retracts her accusations against Aziz, leading to her alienation from British society.
• Mrs. Moore — an elderly woman, mother of Ronny Heaslop, who travels to India with Adela. Her development involves her spiritual awakening and understanding of Indian culture. She becomes a symbol of compassion and justice, and her influence on the novel's events continues even after her death.
• Ronny Heaslop — a British official and son of Mrs. Moore. His development is tied to his commitment to the colonial system and his inability to understand or accept Indian culture. He represents the typical British administration in India.