Read the excerpt from The Namesake.
“That you want us to call him Nikhil.”
“That is co...
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Read the excerpt from The Namesake.
“That you want us to call him Nikhil.”
“That is correct.”
Mrs. Lapidus nods. “The reason being?”
“That is our wish.”
“I’m not sure I follow you, Mr. Ganguli. Do you mean that Nikhil is a middle name? Or a nickname? Many of the children go by nicknames here. On this form there is a space—”
“No, no, it’s not a middle name,” Ashoke says. He is beginning to lose patience. “He has no middle name. No nickname. The boy’s good name, his school name, is Nikhil.”
Mrs. Lapidus presses her lips together and smiles. “But clearly he doesn’t respond.”
“Please, Mrs. Lapidus,” Ashoke says. “It is very common for a child to be confused at first. Please give it some time. I assure you he will grow accustomed.”
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Lahiri uses descriptions to compare elements of traditional schooling in different cultures.
Lahiri uses the characters’ actions to show how people from different cultures can work together to resolve conflicting values.
Lahiri uses the setting to highlight her opinions on the educational systems in both the United States and India.
Lahiri uses dialogue to show how people from different cultures can have difficulty relating to each other’s experiences.
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