
The Namesake
Jhumpa Lahiri (2003)
“A name can be a gift, a wound, a country, and a life sentence — sometimes all four.”
EraContemporary
Pages291
Difficulty★★☆☆☆ Moderate
AP Appearances4
Major Themes
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identity
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immigration
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naming
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family
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assimilation
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tradition
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belonging
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grief
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