with close reference to this extract and referring to the novel as...

with close reference to this extract and referring to the novel as a whole, discuss the ways in which forster presents the theme of life in a passage to india.

Make sure you analyse the extract for its linguistic features

Make sure you refer more widely to the novel as a whole

Make sure you explore some of "the ways Forster presents..." which might include Characterization, Juxtaposition, inconsistancies, Patterns, Structural organisation, careful langauge choices Irony, conflict, narrative voice, dialogue, description.