The Namesake-Week 4 Post B

Continuing on with "The Namesake," I find myself becoming more and more interested. Like I have noted almost every single blog. Jhumpa Lahiri's writing is so eloquent and beautiful. I feel like I am experiencing everything she is right along her side. I feel both sad and happy for Ashima now. First, I feel sad for her because she is so homesick and her grandmother is dying and all she wants is for her family to see Gogol and watch him grow with her. On the contrary, I am happy for her too because of various reasons. First of all, Ashima seems to be becoming more and more comfortable with Cambridge, and she is getting around the town and not staying inside all day. Second, Ashima and Ashoke have been meeting other Indian couples in the neighborhood and have become good acquaintances with them, at least good enough to have them serve as the honorary family for Gogol's ceremony. Thirdly, Ashima and the family are headed over back to India for winter break to see their families. And Lastly, I finally find that Ashoke cares for his wife, and worries about her quite frequently. He has really stepped up to the plate since last section. I am very proud of him. 

Can't wait to continue.

-grace