“Try To Remember It Always”
The Namesake Written by Jhumpa Lahiri focus on how Gogol affected by his father’s death. And through series of events Gogol is more familiar with his cultural. Moreover, he understands and willing to accepts his family instead of refusing to be a part of it. The sudden death of his father leads the breaking up with Maxine, the traditional marriage with Moushumi, and the book from his dad all contributed to change Gogol’s perspective to his family and culture. In the novel, The Namesake, Jhumpa Lahiri shows how Ashoke’s death changes how Gogol views his traditional culture and the attitude toward his family.
After his father passed away, Gogol finally realized that how much his parents care about him, pay attention …show more content…
In addition, he also finds out that in all the years, he barely spends time to communicate and understand his parents. “ Through the window he sees that dawn is creeping into the sky, only a handful of stars still visible, the shapes of the surrounding pines and cabins growing distinct. A bird begins to call. And then he remembers that his parents can’s possible reach him: he has not given them the number, and the Ratliffs are unlisted. That here at Maxine’s side, in this cloistered wilderness, he is free.” (158) Gogol decide he has to go back to help his mother to organize the funeral and other events. About one year later, Gogol marries a girl he meets in the college name …show more content…
Before his father’s death, Gogol is strongly opposed by his root. And by changing his name, he wishes to get rid of his root at the same time. But his father unexpected death gives Gogol chances to rethink and change how he should treat his parents and family culture. Gogol accepts his culture when he agrees the arrange marriage between Moushumi and him. “He had agreed to fly with her and her parents to Calcutta, to meet her extended family and ask for her grandmother’s blessing.”(216) He agrees to visit their family origin shows he is finally accepting his root and his family. In addition, Gogol agrees to accept his culture where most of the marriages are arranged marriage. Moushum’s mother helps Gogol prepare the wedding by sending out invitations to family members and friends. “Her mother had typed up an explanation of Bengali wedding rituals on the computer and mailed it to all the Americans on the guest list.”(216) He is no longer refuse to his culture and family; therefore, he accepts the traditional wedding. There are a lot changes after Gogol father passes away, but the most significant changes happen when he finally read the book that his father gave it to him when he is
The Namesake Written by Jhumpa Lahiri focus on how Gogol affected by his father’s death. And through series of events Gogol is more familiar with his cultural. Moreover, he understands and willing to accepts his family instead of refusing to be a part of it. The sudden death of his father leads the breaking up with Maxine, the traditional marriage with Moushumi, and the book from his dad all contributed to change Gogol’s perspective to his family and culture. In the novel, The Namesake, Jhumpa Lahiri shows how Ashoke’s death changes how Gogol views his traditional culture and the attitude toward his family.
After his father passed away, Gogol finally realized that how much his parents care about him, pay attention …show more content…
In addition, he also finds out that in all the years, he barely spends time to communicate and understand his parents. “ Through the window he sees that dawn is creeping into the sky, only a handful of stars still visible, the shapes of the surrounding pines and cabins growing distinct. A bird begins to call. And then he remembers that his parents can’s possible reach him: he has not given them the number, and the Ratliffs are unlisted. That here at Maxine’s side, in this cloistered wilderness, he is free.” (158) Gogol decide he has to go back to help his mother to organize the funeral and other events. About one year later, Gogol marries a girl he meets in the college name …show more content…
Before his father’s death, Gogol is strongly opposed by his root. And by changing his name, he wishes to get rid of his root at the same time. But his father unexpected death gives Gogol chances to rethink and change how he should treat his parents and family culture. Gogol accepts his culture when he agrees the arrange marriage between Moushumi and him. “He had agreed to fly with her and her parents to Calcutta, to meet her extended family and ask for her grandmother’s blessing.”(216) He agrees to visit their family origin shows he is finally accepting his root and his family. In addition, Gogol agrees to accept his culture where most of the marriages are arranged marriage. Moushum’s mother helps Gogol prepare the wedding by sending out invitations to family members and friends. “Her mother had typed up an explanation of Bengali wedding rituals on the computer and mailed it to all the Americans on the guest list.”(216) He is no longer refuse to his culture and family; therefore, he accepts the traditional wedding. There are a lot changes after Gogol father passes away, but the most significant changes happen when he finally read the book that his father gave it to him when he is