Burmese Days is set in Kyauktada, Upper Burma. The plot revolves around the European club, which was for whites only, and they are forced to accept a “token” native member into their club. This enclosed society is revealed in more ways than one: socially, politically, economically. And it is not simply about the members, but the fight amongst those who could become the “One.” James Flory, the protagonist, accepts the natives and their culture with a mixture of respect and a lack of understanding. Dr. Veraswami’s controversial nomination into the club has unfortunate results, and in the end the story leaves the reader to question whether any character is without guilt.