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    Jhumpa Lahiri's novel The Namesake follows the life of Gogol Ganguli, who struggles with his Indian heritage and unusual name given by his parents who emigrated from Calcutta to the United States. Gogol feels torn between two cultures and rebellious towards his parents' traditions. He eventually comes to accept his name and ethnic background after going through love, loss, and self-discovery as an adult.

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    Jhumpa Lahiri's novel The Namesake follows the life of Gogol Ganguli, who struggles with his Indian heritage and unusual name given by his parents who emigrated from Calcutta to the United States. Gogol feels torn between two cultures and rebellious towards his parents' traditions. He eventually comes to accept his name and ethnic background after going through love, loss, and self-discovery as an adult.

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    The Namesake Character Analysis: Gogol

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    Jhumpa Lahiri's novel The Namesake follows the life of Gogol Ganguli, who struggles with his Indian heritage and unusual name given by his parents who emigrated from Calcutta to the United States. Gogol feels torn between two cultures and rebellious towards his parents' traditions. He eventually comes to accept his name and ethnic background after going through love, loss, and self-discovery as an adult.

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