... of family is evident in each of these pieces of literature; this theme is significant because it epitomizes the influence that American stereotypes and culture have on foreign migrators. Throughout Jhumpa Lahiri's short story, "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine", the identity of the main character, Lilia, fluctuates between being an ignorant Indian girl and being a normal American citizen. Whenever she ... is inside the realm of family, Lilia is portrayed as a little girl struggling to understand her culture, but in her ... . These situations convey that Bich does not completely belong any...

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