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- Analysis of "The Namesake" by Jhumpa LahiriThis essay analyzes "The Namesake" by exploring the characters of Gogol (Nikhil), Ashima, and Ashoke. The immigrant family from Calcutta, India struggles to find its way in Cambridge, MA and adjust to American culture.
- Jhumpa Lahiri's the Namesake Essay Questions and AnswersThis information was garnered from a test I took in my English class on which I earned an A. Among other things it discusses Gogol/Nikhil's name as a symbol, an analysis of a communion scene between Gogol and Moushumi, and a passage that develops a theme
- The Namesake Movie ReviewReview of the movie The Namesake, about an Indian couple that emigrates to the United States, where they raise two children. Worthwhile throughout, but picks up when it focuses on the grown son.
- The Namesake ReviewHow The Namesake deals with family values and tough questions regarding community and a sense of belonging.
- The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri: Book ReviewA look at The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, focusing on the influence of food on identity as well as cultural influence.
- Anadil Hossain on the Namesake, Bollywood and American Independent CinemaAn Interview with one of the Producers from The Namesake: "I've run guns for Shahrukh Kahn and shipped tigers for Karan Johar," Anadil says with the ironical nonchalance of a person fully aware they have a good story...
The Namesake Honors Heritage and SelfAfter seeing The Namesake I can appreciate what it is that I have. I'll honor self and heritage.
The Namesake Delivers an Emotionally Packed MovieFor those of you who are a fan of Mira Nair's films and Jhumpa Lahiri's books, The Namesake combines both of their oustanding skills to create a visually stunning and emotional work of art.- Movie Review: The NamesakeA review of the new Mira Nair film
The Namesake - A Film PreviewHeartwarming and heartwrenching story of a Bengali family who move from Calcutta, India to New York, USA to start their new life.
The NamesakeThe Namesake is the second book written by Ms.Jhumpa Lahiri and won Booker Prize for it.- The Namesake - a Movie ReviewExcellent overview of a family from two vastly different cultures, and a son's quest to find his own identity.
- Asian Indians in America: Two Worlds in One PlaceReleased in 2006, The Namesake was directed my Mira Nair, who is known for delving into the reality of the lives of Asian Indians living in the United States.
- The Namesake : a Book ReviewI sweet tale written about expatriate Indians that I love. Its also been made into a movie
- Strong is the Beara poem for fathers day using atributes of a bear to discribe a my father.
- Book Review: The Namesake by Jhumpa LahiriThis book follows the life of an indian family that moved to America. It's not your typical "immigrant family move to America" book. It's a beautiful story with a very unique writing style. No wonder it won the Pulitzer Prize!