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Trauma and the Diaspora: Exploring the Experiences of Indian Immigrants in Literature
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In Jhumpa Lahiri's novel The Namesake, Gogol's struggle with his identity is primarily due to:
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His desire to fit in with his American peers
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Gogol's desire to assimilate into American culture leads him to reject his Indian heritage and adopt a more Americanized name, causing internal conflict and a sense of alienation from his family and culture.