Ashima and Ashoke gave this right to Ashima’s grandmother, who sent in her choice of name for their child. In Calcutta, a new baby is often given a nickname until the parents can choose a good name. If she were still living in India, she would be surrounded by family members during this time, but instead, she’s left to give birth on her own while Ashoke waits outside the hospital room. However, Ashima finds herself feeling alone when she goes into labor because her marriage was arranged and lacks the strong emotions of an American marriage. She is married to Ashoke, and they have just had their first child together. The book tells a story of self-discovery that will stay with its readers forever.Īshima is an Indian immigrant who has only lived in America for a short time. He’s embarrassed by them in front of his American friends but eventually grows to appreciate what they went through when moving here. The Namesake is a novel about Gogol Ganguli, an Indian-American who struggles with his name and the traditions of his family.
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