Sociolinguistic Dimensions in E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India: Linguistic Imperialism and Translingualism

Mohammad Ali

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Sociolinguistic Dimensions in E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India: Linguistic Imperialism and Translingualism

Mohammad Ali ^*

Department of English, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 14(03), 1014-1016

Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2025.14.3.0793

DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.14.3.0793

Publication history

Received on 12 February 2025; revised on 18 March 2025; accepted on 21 March 2025

Abstract

E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India (1924) serves as a critical literary artifact that reflects the sociolinguistic realities of British colonial rule in India. This paper examines the novel through the lenses of linguistic imperialism and translingualism, exploring how language functions as both a tool of power and a means of resistance. By analyzing dialogues, narrative structures, and character interactions, this study elucidates the complex interplay between English and indigenous languages in colonial discourse.

Keywords

Linguistic imperialism; Translingualism; Colonial dominance; Resistance; A Passage to India

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Mohammad Ali. Sociolinguistic Dimensions in E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India: Linguistic Imperialism and Translingualism. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 14(03), 1014-1016. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.14.3.0793.

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