Sarah Parr Imperialism in the Burmese Era ~ AP World 03/31/14Jingoism. Nationalism on steroids. When I thought of the word imperialism, I immediately thought of these things because increasing economic influence and control over a country screamed, "I am better than you, and the world should be more like me, for my benefit." . » From the first chapter, I could tell that this novel would involve some rather self-centered characters, starting with the corrupt U Po Kyin selfishly talking about his and his cronies' goal of ruining the Indian doctor, Veraswami, to eventually gain access to their club. Even though the "Club" was the only place British imperialists could go for themselves in Burma, it was ironic how well it could represent all the countries Britain wanted to influence economically. Ellis did not want "stinking, greasy Orientals" to be allowed into the club. Who could say that British businessmen were wanted by the Burmese present in their country? The European club was “the only place where the British could feel comfortable” and reading English newspapers made them “homesick”. What if we took back our real home? Ironically, if the imperialists were homesick for taking over someone else's land, how did those feel who were losing more of their country and cultural traditions to foreigners every day? There is a moment in the novel where Flory and Veraswami, graciously, return and discuss the Pax versus the Pox Britannica. Ironically, the Briton apologized for his country's imperialist behavior and admitted that he was against his colleagues and their idea of ​​the white man's burden, while the Indian doctor said he was grateful for what the Europeans brought him. paper... or they simply thought it was a kind of imaginary world where only Europe mattered. Elizabeth has never been a fan of foreigners since living in Paris, so she didn't feel comfortable with Burmese cultural traditions like the "pwe" dance, "a hideous and savage spectacle." She meant something that native people have done regularly for generations. Yeah, it's really crazy. Everyone was entitled to their own opinion, but Flory took the opportunity to learn more about his new home, even if it wasn't where the people looked and behaved like him and his people, and it was therein lies the problem of imperialism. Most imperialists did not see the human side of what they were doing. It was all about money and socio-economic status, when it should have been about enriching each other's cultures and peoples, and perhaps benefiting from material items along the way..