And so, instead of saying Ashoke's name, she utters the interrogative that has come to replace it, which translates roughly as Are you listening to me?
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In Jhumpa Lahiri's novel "The Namesake," the character's approach to communication highlights a significant emotional connection, or lack thereof, with Ashoke. Instead of directly addressing him by name, she opts for a question that implies a deeper level of engagement or concern, suggesting that words can hold more weight than mere labels. This points to a shift in their relationship dynamics, where intimacy is measured by one's attention and responsiveness rather...
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