httpl/ /www.rockpebbles.inlISSNt 2230 - 8954 DIASPORIC SENSIBILITY IN THE NOVEL *THE NAMESAKE"BY ]UMPHA LAHIRI x Prakash Bhadury Abstract: The word ’Diaspora ’‚ etymologically means ’dispersal ’‚ and involves‚ at least two countries‚ two cultures‚ which are embedded in the mind of the migrants‚ side by side. Although the past is invoked now and then‚ the focus is persistently on the ’moment ’. The past is invoked to indicate a certain contrast‚ wliich must be incorporated‚ and
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Discuss the statement. “Where you live defines your sense of Belonging” The statement‚ “Where you live defines your sense of Belonging” implies that the location and setting in which you live‚ defines your sense of belonging. This is not wrong in saying this‚ but it is not the only aspect to belonging. The ideas of belonging‚ or of not belonging‚ vary. They are shaped within personal‚ cultural‚ historical and social contexts. A sense of belonging can develop from the connections made with people‚ places
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The Name Sake Movie Comparison- The Name Sake movie took place in both India and America. The differences between India and America are blatantly prevalent throughout the entire film. There are differences shown in culture‚ behavior‚ scenery and more. Although there are many differences shown throughout the movie‚ there are some similarities as well. The differences shown in the movie begin appearing when the father is in a cramped train with a huge lack of personal space‚ where as in America
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they are god’s gift‚ something truly miraculous. A person’s own family is the greatest wealth that one can ever possess but it is upon an individual to realize the true worth of the love and blessings that his own family has to offer them. In “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri” Gogol’s drastic journey to adulthood filled with unexpected and emotional experiences makes him eventually realize the importance of family in his life. In Gogol’s early twenties all he thought about was to get away from his family
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to the new society in which they are living in. Knowing who they are and where they’re from is essential to an individual’s identity‚ and plays a significant role throughout one’s life. The significance of both name and identity is evident in “The Namesake” as it is applicable to all characters throughout the book. In particular‚ the character‚ Gogol Ganguli‚ which the book is based around‚ is born in America to Bengali parents‚ who immigrated from India. Gogol’s confusion over his cultural identity
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have been influenced by his strong sense of belonging to his father‚ his alienation form his mother‚ his coming to terms with his relationships and his sense of self * How Gaita represents belonging through representations of people‚ their relationships‚ ideas‚ the landscape‚ events and society’s response. * How his assumptions about belonging have influenced his representation. * How the individuals’ perceptions of belonging or not belonging in the biography can vary and are shaped by
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In the novel‚ The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri‚ the protagonist‚ Gogol‚ faces many challenges due to his ethnicity and regional differences. Lahiri’s purpose is to portray Gogol conflicting within himself‚ on how to act in order to advise the audience how cultural collision will affect people’s lives. The author’s treatment of Gogol having trouble on what to do throughout the novel relates to the overall meaning of the novel showing that people who have different cultures have a difficult time adjusting
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Throughout the Namesake‚ Jhumpa Lahiri uses both diction and the theme of isolation to show how Ashima and Ashoke constantly oppose Gogol and his beliefs because of the different cultures in which they grew up. After moving to the United States‚ Ashima and Ashoke possess an extreme sense of seclusion because they must raise a son in a foreign country that they are not familiar with. While Ashima lies in the hospital bed waiting to give birth to Gogol‚ she immediately feels isolated. Without Ashoke
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feelings through a system of arbitrary signals such as voice sounds‚ gestures and written symbols. Following with its definition shows that it can be the significant feature for every individuals as human beings to determine identity and sense of belonging. So from using the ability of language to communicate with others is one of the elements which allows us the develop our own unique sense of self. We learn about ourself as we interact with others. As we share our experiences and listen to the others’
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Hunters short story “On the Sidewalk Bleeding’ (OTSB)‚ and “The Oasis”‚ a Shark Island Documentary‚ explore this notion through employing the universal themes of compassion‚ alienation and love as they enrich characters sense of hope‚ significance‚ comfort and security- fundamental to a sense of belonging‚ or paradoxically lead to a sense of isolation and exclusion. RMF explores the catalytic nature of relationships in constructing an imperative sense of significance‚ comfort and security‚ through
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