Read the Chapter 4- 8 of " The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri and write a 1- to 2-page essay in which you assess the value of your selected tradition to the characters in The Namesake. Your essay should include the following:

  • Describe the Bengali tradition you selected.
  • Compare and contrast your selected tradition with its American counterpart.
  • Analyze the importance of the tradition to the Ganguli family. Why do they continue to practice this tradition? What value does it hold for them?
  • Support your thesis by quoting or paraphrasing from the novel to illustrate your ideas.
  • Employ APA style and formatting.
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