1. Themes of Alienation in The Namesake
... those who find it difficult to assimilate into a new place, such as his wife. While his wife takes a long time to learn of the barrage of new customs, Ashoke adapts quickly and is inclined to travel and not actively homesick, 'Ashoke, accustomed to wearing tailor-made pants ... ready-made. He trades in a fountain pen for ballpoints, Wilkinson blades for Bic razors bought six to a pack.' This quotation is evidence of his acceptance of Westernised practices. Having been 'accustomedall his life', one would think changing such ways would be difficult and thus this shows Ashoke's ab...
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