English by the Influential

                English was now becoming the most influential language of the world.  It was not only spoken in developed and wealthy nations, but also in third-world countries. I found it very interesting to observe how British individuals began to demand that English had to be taught by schools and other educational institutions in India. Not only did they want this to be done, but that a law be established that forced the institutions of teach the language. It is impressive to see how a few British individuals began dominating an entire country. This began to reflect the imperialist actions that the United Kingdom was taking. The first step towards complete domination over a country is get them to accept and implement your language and your customs. The implementation of the English language in India was a breakthrough in British colonial actions. As the narrator says it, “English would be the imperial language of India” (The Adventure of English). The only way the British were able to do this was through their political power in India.

            The natives of the country began reacting against what was to them an unjust action. The narrator of the film accurately states, “Some feel it is totally patronizing and still do” (The Adventure of English). People in India did not like to have to speak a language that was imposed to them by force. In addition, the British began building buildings from which they worked in India to make progress in their political aspirations in the country. It is said that “from here, the British, through English, ran India” (The Adventure of English). The English language gave the British a clear powre in a foreign country that not only allowed the to take control on their economy and trade, but it allowed them to impose their social customs in a completely different environment, which would extend the impact of British culture in the world.