1. Themes of Alienation in The Namesake
However, even though these characters are American born, they remain in the category of "outsider" or "other" to the majority of Americans, who focus on their foreign background to which each of them feel limited connection. ... This casual racism is another reminder that Gogol is in fact seen as an outsider to others who assume he is Indian-born. ... Seen as outsiders, their assimilation into the American world is difficult, struggling to fit into either culture they have been exposed to, or to find their real home. ...
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