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67 pages 2 hours read

The Namesake

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Essay Topics

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To what extent does Gogol’s name determine his life journey? How do other characters’ names affect their identities?

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Explore Ashima’s progress from a Bengali student to an American librarian through analysis of three key scenes. How does this compare to Gogol’s journey to accepting his identity?

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Locate and analyze examples of how the author represents the differences between Bengali and American cultures. How do these differences tie into the novel’s themes concerning identity?

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