Adela Quested is a fictional character from the novel "A Passage to India" by E.M. Forster. She is a young Englishwoman who travels to India during the British colonial period, seeking to understand the culture and people of the country. Adela's character represents the complexities of British-Indian relations and the challenges of cross-cultural communication. Throughout the story, Adela grapples with her own beliefs and the expectations placed upon her by society. Her experiences in India lead to significant events that impact her life and the lives of those around her, including her interactions with Dr. Aziz, an Indian doctor, which highlight the tensions of the time.