Cyril Fielding

Cyril Fielding is a fictional character in E.M. Forster's novel "A Passage to India," published in 1924. He serves as the English schoolmaster in the Indian town of Chandrapore during British colonial rule. Fielding is portrayed as a liberal and open-minded individual who seeks genuine connections with the Indian people, contrasting with the prejudices of his peers. His character embodies themes of cultural misunderstanding and the complexities of colonial relationships, highlighting the challenges of communication and empathy in a divided society. Fielding's experiences reflect broader social and political issues of the time.