When thinking about the iconic figure, there are certain names that immediately spring to mind, John Lennon, Che Guevara, Elvis to name but a few, although the figure who seems to have had the biggest impact, especially in American culture is JFK, who is often looked upon as a Marta by American people. There are many suggested reasons why this is the case, the fact that he died while in presidency and the world famous footage of the assassination, the fact that his presidency was seen as "The Camelot" period, and the American people were genuinely happy with the presidency of the time, it coul...

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As the story continues, this symbol of homes also helps to develop their identities and reveals each of their own experiences in assimilating into American culture. ... However, as the story progresses, more evidence is expressed of Ashima's willingness to assimilate further into the culture that surrounds her. ... The different 'homes' and cultures Ashima is exposed to thus reflects on her identity both through the lack of the development of identity she illustrates within her food preparation and her desire to cling onto her Bengali tradition, as well as her willingness to ...

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