By incorporating rain and repetition into this passage, Jhumpa Lahiri is able to better develop the character of Moushumi and the relationship that she has with Gogol. Right before this passage, Moushumi begins to have an affair with her old love interest, Dimitri Desjardins. The affair continues for many weeks and they begin to meet every Monday and Wednesday at Dimitri’s apartment. However, Gogol is completely unaware of the affair and does not suspect a thing. Therefore, because Lahiri uses rain in this passage, it gives insight to the storm forming in Moushumi and Gogol’s marriage. Additionally, the rain shows the turbulence in Moushumi’s emotions and character. She has betrayed her husband Gogol and is emotionally distraught. She is not
