Short Story One Out Of Many
Identity Issue
“One Out of Many” portrays the life of an Indian cook who is employed by a governmental worker. The cook, Santosh was given the opportunity to serve his employer by going with him to Washington. Once landing and getting off the plane in America he is told by his boss that he represents him and his country. Throughout the story Santosh is reminded of what he represents and shows confusion regarding his identity and culture.
Santoshs felt uncomfortable while on the plane and thought that everyone looked aweful in appearance. What they [Americans] were wearing was something that Santosh would wear to a family wedding. There was a time when he would be able to walk into a café in Bombay barefoot and get service. Not in America,
“One Out of Many” portrays the life of an Indian cook who is employed by a governmental worker. The cook, Santosh was given the opportunity to serve his employer by going with him to Washington. Once landing and getting off the plane in America he is told by his boss that he represents him and his country. Throughout the story Santosh is reminded of what he represents and shows confusion regarding his identity and culture.
Santoshs felt uncomfortable while on the plane and thought that everyone looked aweful in appearance. What they [Americans] were wearing was something that Santosh would wear to a family wedding. There was a time when he would be able to walk into a café in Bombay barefoot and get service. Not in America,