1. Themes of Alienation in The Namesake
... and reveals each of their own experiences in assimilating into American culture. One way Lahiri conveys the way in which a home is a reflection of one's identity, as well as the theme of the alienating experience of immigrants assimilating into America and the exposure of two cultures, is through the use of the characterisation of Ashima and the development of her identity. The experience of the Ganguli's attempts at assimilating into American ... find their real home. Juhmpa Lahiri effectively presents the theme of the alienation experienced by immigrants assimilating into a new place ...
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- Grade Level: Graduate