The Namesake Theme Analysis

Loneliness is designed to help you discover who you are, and to stop looking outside yourself for your worth. The Namesake, Jhumpa Lahiri first novel, written in September 2003 and later directed into a film by Mira Nair in the year 2006 develops her concept of loneliness. The Namesake is a great book, which accurately highlights characters transformation as a result of indisputable loneliness. The theme is depicted in many ways throughout the movie and the novel. Loneliness is an important theme because it allows characters to thrive, adapt and connect to their culture. Loneliness is mainly viewed as a negative aspect of life, it is a place of solitude in which no human wants to be. However, loneliness can be blissful and eye opening. It is a moment that every human should savor to connect deeply with their mind and soul. In the movie, a scene is shown in which Ashoke is lying in bed unable to move due to his train crash. His near-death experience gave him a lot to think about. Throughout his disabled stage, Ashoke remained lonely for a very long time. This moment of solitude granted him the opportunity to rediscover himself and to set new life changing goals which would allow him to thrive in life. In addition, after Ashima’s children moved out and went to college, …show more content…
It indulges the audience in a ride of undiscovered experiences which lead to intense emotions. It allows for a deep connection to the characters, who fight obstacles much like our own. The book is inspiring and motivational due to the fact that various characters evolved and grow because of their unescapable loneliness. Both Ashoke and Ashima adapt and discover their purpose through solitude and their son, Gogol, confronts his grieving and lonely stage by connecting to his culture. Finally, The Namesake, is a great read and a wonderful film. I would recommend it to anyone who has a passion for culture or for family-oriented