... the bird "was of no importance," (91) the two, and therefore the English whom they represent, feel a need to assign a name to the bird. His narration is certain that identifying the bird "would somehow have solaced their hearts." (91) Critically, the two have just agreed to call off the wedding plans for which Adela had journeyed to India. The two ex-lovers are surprisingly mechanical when discussing this new course of action. The two agree that had they "quarreled" (90) about this change of plans, it "would have been too absurd." (90) Emotions do not seem to hold an important part in English interpersonal relationships. Adela describes their apparent detachment as being "awfully British." (90) In fact, although Ronny felt "angry and bruised" (90) by his dismissal, he refuses to show his pain because of pride, furthering the message of English emotional detachment. From a modern perspective, if ...

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