Dr. Aziz
Dr. Aziz, fictional character, a humble Muslim surgeon in A Passage to India (1924) by E.M. Forster. Aziz represents the native Indian community in conflict with the British ruling class. The central event of the novel is his trial for the alleged rape of a visiting Englishwoman, Adela Quested.
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Article Title:
Dr. Aziz
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
12 January 2024
Access Date:
February 22, 2025