decision to call his newborn‚ Gogol‚ after a Russian author. Later his American name becomes Nicky. The happy parents later give birth to Sonia‚ who later grows up to be an extremely independent girl. Sonia was born and raised in America‚ so she only knows the American ways. She gets frustrated when her family from India is forcing marriage upon her at such a young age. She moves down to California to lead an independent life. The family took a trip to India‚ which inspired Gogol to want to become an architect
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Death Do Us Part? At the start of Gogol and Moushumi’s marriage‚ as the reader you’d think they are a match made in heaven. In the beginning they are in a particular phase called “The Cupcake Phase”. Like the quote “All good things come to an end”‚ their marriage started out all “lovey dovey” but ended horribly. Their marriage failed because of a lack of understanding for each other’s needs‚ because Moushumi had her own desires she still wanted to pursue‚ but Gogol wanted that real housewife he could
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cultural dilemma and diasporic sensibility are explored through the characters and setting of the Novel. Language carries the culture and the skillful use of language brings home the heightened sense of homecoming‚ The protagonists Ashima and Gogol stages become obsessed at different to absorb the world inherited and finally in the process of assimilation they long for belonging.A balance is finally struck in their lives. Introduction: The Namesake is the cross cultural
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Runner all illustrate forgiveness along with redemption in their own ways. The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri‚ examines nuances involved being caught up between two conflicting cultures with distinct religious and social differences. Also‚ it incorporates Gogol‚ the main character‚ and his struggles between his Indian heritage and American background. In the novel‚ The White Tiger written by Aravind Adiga‚ provides a darkly humor perspective of India’s lower class struggle as the main character‚ Balram Halwai
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a novel by By- NAME- ISHANI CHATTERJEE CLASS- BJMC 2C ROLL NO.- A2028710087 [BOOK SUMMARY‚REVIEW AND COMPARISON WITH THE MOVIE BY MIRA NAIR]
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In the age of globalisation‚ the issues of diaspora‚ transnationalism‚ cultural mongrelization‚ hybridity‚ identity crisis continuously enrich the diasporic literatures of the twenty first century. Topographical shifting‚ cultural transaction‚ multiculturalism‚ fluid identity forms a complex framework in the field of global migration. Apart from these‚ the concept of root‚ home‚ nostalgia‚ memory‚ alienation‚ hybrid identity are interlinked with the diasporic phenomenon. According to the various
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“The Overcoat”and Slavic Folk Beliefs In the nineteenth century‚ much of Eastern Europe had a fascination with Slavic folk beliefs. During this time‚ people questioned the existence of mythological creatures‚ especially those which were believed to be somewhere between dead and alive(3). The word “vampire” was introduced in to the Slavic languages in the late eighteenth century and the term “unclean forces” began to be widely recognized by nineteenth century Russian peasants (1). References to
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their family functioned. The first step away from their Indian heritage occurs shortly after Mr. and Mrs. Ganguli arrive in America. A major choice is made that determines the cultural impact on the Ganguli family’s future. This mistake is when Gogol is born. Instead of waiting for the letter from the Grandmother to arrive as custom says‚ they go ahead and name the baby themselves‚ something looked down upon had they been in Calcutta. Another part of their life that changed was their eating habits
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1. Explain how the relationship between Ashoke‚ Ashima‚ and Gogol develops throughout the novel. The theme of the relationship between parents and children becomes prominent‚ as Gogol grows old enough to interact with his parents as a child. During his young adulthood‚ Gogol is impatient with his parents and they‚ likewise‚ feel unable to relate to their American children. Gogol begins to feel tender toward his father after his death. He now understands the guilt and uselessness his parents had
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‘An individual’s interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their experience of belonging.‘ Discuss this with detailed reference to your prescribed text and one other text of your own choosing. An individual’s connection to their family‚ a culture or place can develop a greater understanding of themselves or can act as a barrier to truly belonging. In the novel‚ The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri and Whale Rider‚ a film directed by Niki Caro‚ the barriers to belonging are
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