The Namesake – Jhumpalahiri – By – Dr. Deepa S. Kumar

The Namesake – Jhumpalahiri – By – Dr. Deepa S. Kumar ISBN :- 978-93-89918-50-2

NUMBER OF PAGES-278

CONTENTS

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

1. Diaspora : Concept and Concerns
2. The Indian Diaspora : A Historical Overview
3. Elements of Diasporic Literature
4. Life and Works of Jhumpa Lahiri
5. Writing Style of Lahiri

SPECIAL INTRODUCTION

1. The Namesake : General Summary
2. The Namesake as a Diasporic Novel
3. Themes, Motifs and Symbols in The Namesake
4. Chapter-wise Summary and Analysis
5. The Namesake Characters
6. Migrant Experiences in The Namesake
7. Cultural Conflict in The Namesake
8. Woman Immigrants in The Namesake
9. Generational Conflicts in The Namesake
10. Multiculturalism in The Namesake
11. Concept of Home in The Namesake
12. Justify the Title The Namesake
13. Transnational Identities in The Namesake

• Questions and Answers