The characterisation of Ashoke throughout the novel is also used by Lahiri to convey how a home is a reflection on one's identity the immigration into American experienced with his wife, Ashima. ... His character is used to portray this theme of the alienation faced when immigrating, but to contrast with 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 and shir...

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