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Indian Diaspora Literature: Family and Relationships
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In Jhumpa Lahiri's novel The Namesake, the protagonist Gogol's relationship with his parents is strained due to:
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Their traditional Indian values
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Gogol's parents, Ashoke and Ashima, are traditional Indian immigrants who struggle to understand their son's American upbringing and values. This leads to conflicts and misunderstandings between them.