Edward Morgan Forster

1. Edward Morgan Forster

2. by: Christian Truong BOOM!

3. Thesis Based on his individual experiences and reactions to widespread class stereotypes, E. M. Forster assigns distinct morals and values to the diverse social classes in his novels.

4. Life Influences • Father studied at Cambridge • Forster also went to Cambridge after inheriting £8000 from his Aunt Marianne • After graduating he traveled to Italy and India • He used his experiences and observations in his novels

5. Primary Works • A Room with a View • A Passage to India • Other works include: • Howard Ends • Aspects of the Novel • Maurice • Where Angels Fear to Tread

6. A Room with a View • English and Italians • Both nationalities are divided by: upper and lower classes • The lower class English and Italians are seen as rude, unpleasant, and have unacceptable religious beliefs

7. A Room with a View English and Italians lower class share common traits: • Unrestricted love • Happiness is of great importance in life • Straightforward, not shy to show their true selves

8. A Room with a View English and Italians upper class share common traits: • Refined • Not understanding to other’s emotions • Secretive, overprotective

9. A Passage to India • English and Indians • The English are portrayed as superior to Indians because the setting takes place in Anglo-India • Indians are seen as uncivilized and inferior

10. A Passage to India The Indian’s traits: • Donates, very giving • Friendly • Unbiased • Respectful to different religions

11. A Passage to India English values: • Superiority complex, a “God-like” power over Indians • Assume Indians are prone to mishap • Closed minded

12. Recommendations • A Room with a View is a short and good read • A love story even guys might like • A Passage to India is long, extremely long with microscopic font; but still good • Great symbolism and language • Religious references can deepen your understanding of Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity

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