![]() The variation of protagonists allows the readers to interpret all situations from multiple points of view. Even though Gogol was not named following his culture’s tradition, his name has meaning that is held very close to his father’s heart. After communication difficulties between Gogol’s parents and relatives in India, their baby was named something other than the name his grandmother chose for him. Gogol’s name is the only thing that makes him feel like an outcast. Gogol sees America as his home and appreciates America in a way that his mother cannot understand. The theme of alienation is present in the book Ashima Ganguli, Gogol’s mother, feels like a stranger in foreign place. Similarly, Bend It Like Beckham, a movie directed by Gurinder Chadha, tells a story of a young, Indian girl who is culturally torn between two worlds. The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri depicts the immigration experience, cultural identity, and family tradition.
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