The Complexity of British Sympathy for Underdogs
Peters:
Uhhh, Mrs. Wyatt, it is clear you do not understand the British mentality. While Van Leyden was a Dutch journalist, Mr. Bridie here diskiked him intensely, Ouuh... as soon as he discovered discovered he was a half breed, Bridie began... well... felt a certain sympathy for him... Now that you all suspect him of being an anti-British fanatic and maty be a murderer, Mr. Bridie will start crusading for him. He has become an underdog. and the British love underdogs.
Bridie:
Hmmm, it's better than kicking them, Mr. Peters.
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Debate on Extreme Measures and Consequences
Bridie:
It seems a bit extreme to me locking him up like that, after all what can he do?
Catherine Wyatt:
The idea of locking him up is so that we don't have to find out what he can do, Mr. Bridie.
Bridie:
I don't suppose he's even got anything to read.
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Trust Your Luck and March Forward
Captain Scott:
Be thankful you're living and trust your luck, march to your front like a soldier.
Catherine Wyatt:
Who said that?
Captain Scott: [[Rudyard Kipling|Kipling]
Man called ]. Another tea-drinker.
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Consequences of Misjudgment and Honor
Catherine Wyatt:
Are you sure about Mr. Van Layden? I mean, won't you get into a lot of trouble if you're wrong?
Captain Scott:
Wouldn't you like to see me drummed out of my regiment? Paraded before the troops? Medals torn off my manly bosom? I used to think that would be just your cup of tea.
Catherine Wyatt:
They don't really do all that, do they?
Captain Scott:
Well, of course they do! And my best friend calls on me in my quarters, hands me a loaded revolver and says, "Carruthers, its the only way out for a gentleman.
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Cultural Differences in Independence and Perception
Captain Scott:
You're the first American woman I've met. Are they all like you?
Catherine Wyatt:
Why? How do I seem?
Captain Scott:
Well, shall we say a little bit more independent than most?
Catherine Wyatt:
Is that the tactful English way of saying you think I'm pig-headed?
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Sacrificing One for the Many
Peter van Leyden:
I like children as much as you do but that one boy... My God, don't you understand? That one boy, he's a symbol, an outworn tradition that stands between my country and freedom. I shall kill him. I must kill him in order to save the lives of thousands. One life will be lost - one Indian life - but thousands will be saved.
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Faith and Sacrifice in Conflict
Peter van Leyden:
It (killing/fighting) proves that I am a true Moslem. That I care enough to fight and maybe even to die for my faith. For a country that will be all Moslem and I will belong there. Are you capable of understanding that?
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Experience Over Age in Leadership
Gupta: [the train Victoria]
Victoria is old, I confess that. But she has experience and when she has experience, nothing can go wrong.
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The Importance of Speaking One's Mind
Catherine Wyatt:
You'll have to forgive me for speaking my mind. I happen to believe that's what it's for.
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The Delays of British Tea Culture
Catherine Wyatt:
The British never seem to do anything until they've had a cup of tea, by which time it's too late.
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Diversity and Conflict in Historical India
The Narrator:
This is India. The North West Frontier province. 1905. A country of many religions. Men find many reasons for killing each other - greed, revenge, jealousy or perhaps because they worship God by different names.
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