Usha and Ruma are Bengali immigrants that experience the hardships of having different cultural roots. Pranab avoided his culture and traditions to interact with an American girl. Their marriage did not last due to different backgrounds. Likewise, Ruma and her child struggled the differences between them in food, manners, and the way they are raised. The author in the story is implying that a person’s roots will always follow them throughout life. No matter how much a higher culture can draw your attention, your cultural roots will always be the true image of you. The author also points out that two people with different culture (even your own child), will result a difficult relationship between including accepting the same
Usha and Ruma are Bengali immigrants that experience the hardships of having different cultural roots. Pranab avoided his culture and traditions to interact with an American girl. Their marriage did not last due to different backgrounds. Likewise, Ruma and her child struggled the differences between them in food, manners, and the way they are raised. The author in the story is implying that a person’s roots will always follow them throughout life. No matter how much a higher culture can draw your attention, your cultural roots will always be the true image of you. The author also points out that two people with different culture (even your own child), will result a difficult relationship between including accepting the same