Question for Chapter one: mosque

Question

What was Mrs Moore implying when she said to Mrs Callendar, "What if he went to heaven"?

Asked by luca t #334664 on 8/29/2013 7:10 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 8/29/2013 7:27 AM

Answered by Aslan on 8/29/2013 7:27 AM

She is implying that a native Indian is just as equal to an English person in the eyes of God and that Mrs. Callender's prejudice is not right,

"Why, the kindest thing one can do to a native is to let him die," said Mrs. Callendar.

"How if he went to heaven? "asked Mrs. Moore, with a gentle but crooked smile.