A Passage to India When novels are turned into movies, each is subject to instant criticism. They are readily compared to one another. Not having read A Passage to India puts us at a disadvantage in comparing the novel and the film. Instead, we have to trust that David Lean’s interpretation of Forster’s novel is accurate. In most cases, the movie can be very helpful in relating the author’s intended message. There …showed first 75 words of 656 total…

…showed last 75 words of 656 total…The comparison of a film to a novel all depends on the interpretation and accuracy of the filmmakers. There have been movies of books that have been entirely different from the novel. It was relatively easy to figure out the theme of the movie. Nevertheless, Lean’s method of directing the actors, his use of music and use of symbols and images aided in conveying E.M. Forster’s message in A Passage to India.