Moore rapidly; we are able to see a great sense of compassion develop in her character throughout the entire novel. This is especially evident when later she does not hang her coat up because a wasp, that she calls a "poor dear", rests on the coat peg, further strengthening her subconscious agreement with Hindu Philosophies.
However true this is, the novel still manages to depict Mrs. Moore's slightly more trivial misconceptions of the Indians and the practicalities in their way of life. .
The episode that is the Bridge Party is a great example of this; the Indians and the English have different notions of time (and so when to arrive), so that the English arrive after the Indians, who are already congregated together, meaning integration is almost impossible. The party "was not a success - at least it was not what Mrs. Moore and Miss Quested were accustomed to consider a successful party." The use of the word "accustomed" here illustrates that the difference is only a cultural one; at least it is between Mrs. Moore and the Indians. However open-minded and spiritual she is and grows to be, English socialisation and cultural values are still deeply imprinted in her, especially at this point in the novel. .
Nevertheless, Mrs. Moore is again the one who attempts to connect with the Indian group at the Bridge Party, and we are able to see the growing theme of understanding in this episode:.
". The sincere if impotent desire wins His blessing" .
Through Mrs. Moore we are able to see just how much of a failure the Bridge Party is. Their efforts to converse with the Indians (the shy, silent Indian women especially) portray the lack of "sincere" efforts on the other English men and women's parts. Because of this their separation is further highlighted, but Mrs. Moore is important in this episode since she enables us to understand this separation and to feel a deeper compassion for her character.
However important Mrs.
