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Compare the presentation of the colonial situation in 'A Passage to India' and 'Translations', paying particular attention to the use of form, structure and language, and evaluate the significance of the contexts to the meanings of the texts.
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Compare the presentation of the colonial situation in 'A Passage to India' and 'Translations', paying particular attention to the use of form, structure and language, and evaluate the significance of the contexts to the meanings of the texts. 'Translations' is influenced by Brian Friel's own experience of the troubles in Ireland in the 1980s, and strongly focuses on the colonial aspect of Ireland in the 1830s. In comparison, 'A Passage to India' represents something more philosophical, concentrating less on colonialism and more on individuals' spiritual journeys. Through the use of specific language, form and structure, the authors evoke diverse responses in their readers or audiences. The context of both 'A Passage to India' and 'Translations' is extremely important when comparing their presentations of colonialism. Noticeably, where 'A Passage to India' was written about events in India during Forster's own life, Friel is more inspired by events, which occurred during the 1830...
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