Categorías: Todo - identity - culture - displacement - pressure

por Alex Breeze hace 13 años

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The Namesake

The narrative revolves around the themes of identity, culture, family, and the struggles of balancing these elements. The protagonist, Gogol, named after the author Nikolai Gogol, faces the challenge of reconciling his Indian heritage with his American upbringing.

The Namesake

Good names vs Nicknames

Adult wishes to be known as "Nikhil" (American)

Child wishes to remain "Gogol" (Inidan Culture)

Myrah Newberry, Alex Breeze, Sarah Kroeger