1. Themes of Alienation in The Namesake
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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