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hell-heaven: struggle of cultures
I really liked this short story. I had really hoped that pranab chakraborty would remain friends with the main character's mother. In the end he, pranab wound up ruining 2 marriages his own and that of his lovers'. He also broke two hearts, for he had two women who loved him. I love the way this author so eloquently described the inner turmoil she felt between cultures. It is often a struggle for people to stay true to their culture but also assimilate to their american life. I love the way she captured this struggle through the eyes of innocence.
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Jhumpa Lahiri's works, in my opinion, seem to focus on culture issues. I read Interpreter of Maladies a while back, and it was a great collection of short stories. I think I'll have to find Unaccustomed Earth somewhere to read the rest of the short stories in that collection! Lahiri is just a stunning writer.
Jul 8, 2009 4:35 pm
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This was a great short story. The struggles that occurred are so common. The young want to assimilate the culture of their new country. Whereas, the older generation struggles with change and unfamiliarity of their new country. The author made me want to read more every day. She has a very warm writing style. Can't wait to read more of her works.
Jul 25, 2009 9:17 am
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I read Interpreter of Maladies a while back, and it was a great collection of short stories. I think I'll have to find Unaccustomed Earth somewhere to read the rest of the short stories in that collection!
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Whereas, the older generation struggles with change and unfamiliarity of their new country. The author made me want to read more every day.
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He also broke two hearts, for he had two women who loved him. I love the way this author so eloquently described the inner turmoil she felt between cultures.
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