A Comparative Study of Colonial Impact in Selected Novels

Abstract

This research explores the multidimensional impact of colonialism as portrayed in two important postcolonial novels such as A Passage to India and Things Fall Apart. It examines both Indian and African experiences and reveals how colonial power not only invades territories but also reshapes cultural practices, fractured identities, and institutionalizes inequality. The research highlights how colonial forces disrupts indigenous traditions, creates identity struggles, and producing enduring psychological and social conflicts. Through a comparative analysis, the study identifies both parallels and contrasts in colonial experiences across different regions. E.M. Forster portrays colonial tension through interpersonal conflicts and racial barriers, while Chinua Achebe highlights the forceful destruction of traditional African societies. By applying postcolonial theoretical views, the research argues that colonialism remains a powerful influence on identity and hierarchical structures rather than merely a closed historical chapter. It provides deeper insight into how literature portrays the dynamics of resistance and transformation in colonized communities.