1. Themes of Alienation in The Namesake
... is a reflection on one's identity the immigration into American experienced with his wife, Ashima. However, while Ashima is often confused and discomforted at the new culture that surrounds her, Ashoke's reaction is that of fascination and amusement by the American world around him. His character is used to portray this theme of the alienation faced when immigrating, but to contrast with ... ...
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