In spite of the general view that Forster's A Passage to India is a critique of "Orientalist" stereotypes, the novel still clings to some racial stereotypes while depicting Indian characters.

There are stereotypes in this novel. Some critics claim that Forrester's view of India and the people are Eurocentric. Why do many Indian characters like Azziz appear to be submissive to British characters? Is this simply a character statement or a critical statement of the Indian people?