The Marabar Caves

The Marabar Caves are a fictional series of ancient, mysterious limestone caves from E.M. Forster’s novel "A Passage to India." Situated in India, they symbolize the ambiguity and complex cultural interactions between British colonizers and Indians. The caves are known for their echoing voids, which seem to distort perceptions and provoke profound misunderstandings among characters. Serving as a backdrop for key plot moments, the caves explore themes of identity, communication, and the limits of human comprehension within a colonial context.