Assignment
Read " The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri and write a 1- to 2-page essay in which you assess the value of your selected tradition to the characters in The Namesake. Your essay should include the following:
• Describe the Bengali tradition you selected.
• Compare and contrast your selected tradition with its American counterpart.
• Analyze the importance of the tradition to the Ganguli family. Why do they continue to practice this tradition? What value does it hold for them?
• Support your thesis by quoting or paraphrasing from the novel to illustrate your ideas.
• Employ APA style and formatting.