There are two instances early on in the novel where we see two different perspectives on the conflicting cultural differences between India and England. The vast differences between cultures cause a noticeable tension between the “natives” of India and the “conquering” English transplants. The majority of chapter II is a discussion among Hamidullah, Mahmoud Ali, and Dr. Aziz. These men discuss Englishwomen and their deceiving nature, notably Mrs. Turton. They note she turns the red-nosed boy against them, encouraging him to belittle them. This leads the the comment that “The English take and do nothing. I admire them.” From an Indian perspective, they seem to view the English as manipulators. 

Later on in chapter III, in a conversation between Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Callendar and Miss Quested, Mrs. Callendar views the natives as lesser peoples. She even states that “Why, the kindest thing one can do to a native is to let him die.” Later on in this same chapter, Mrs. Moore’s own son scolds her for interacting with a “native,” only to find himself relived to learn it was Dr. Aziz. He was very troubled his mother was interacting with someone he viewed as baser to his countrymen. I think both of these chapters make it clear that both Englishmen and Indians don’t view each other in high regard during a time of high tension within the country.