Create a 5 paragraph essay using this outline:
Expository essay
Paragraph 1- Introduction
A. Hook:
Moving to another country with different cultural values can have many challenges.
It can take years for families, including Gogol’s family, to overcome these challenges.
B. Background summary:
All countries have different cultural values.
Moving from one your used to and have grown up with to a new country that is completely different can have many challenges. Gogol's family had to go through many of their own struggles when they moved away from their home country.
C. Thesis statement:
When moving to a new country with different, cultural values, people struggle for years with their identity, language, and falling out of background.
Paragraph 2- Body
Topic: identity-struggling with name, personality, looks, etc.
A. Gogol and his family struggled with his name.
B. “The name Nikhil is artfully connected to the old.” Page 51
Paragraph 3- Body
Topic: Language- there may be a language barrier
A. The principal didn’t know if Gogol could speak English
B. “When the question is repeated, and there is still no response, Mrs. Lapidus asks “Mr. Gangi, does Nickhil follows English?” Page 52
Paragraph 4- Body
Topic: falling out of background- forgetting where you came from and who you are.
A. Felt out of place with his wife
B. “ from the beginning he feels useless. Moushumi makes all the decisions, does all the talking.” Page 195
Paragraph 5- Conclusion
Even years after moving to a new country people struggle with identity, language, and falling out of back ground. The book "The
Namesake" shows a good example of these Struggles.
Moving to another country with different cultural values can have many challenges. It can take years for families, including Gogol’s family, to overcome these challenges. All countries have different cultural values. Moving from one you are used to and have grown up with to a new country that is completely different can have many challenges. Gogol's family had to go through many of their own struggles when they moved away from their home country. When moving to a new country with different cultural values, people struggle for years with their identity, language, and falling out of background.
Gogol and his family struggled with his name. The name Nikhil is artfully connected to the old, as stated on page 51 of the book "The Namesake". This struggle with his name speaks to a larger issue of identity and how it can be tied to cultural roots and traditions. This conflict of identity is something many immigrants face when moving to a new country with different cultural values.
Language barriers are another challenge people face when moving to a new country. The principal at Gogol's school didn't know if he could speak English, indicating a potential language barrier. When the question is repeated, and there is still no response, Mrs. Lapidus asks “Mr. Gangi, does Nikhil follow English?” (Page 52). This struggle with language can make it difficult for individuals to communicate effectively and can further complicate their sense of identity and belonging in a new culture.
Falling out of background, or forgetting where you came from and who you are, is another challenge that people may face when moving to a new country. Gogol felt out of place with his wife, Moushumi, as she made all the decisions and did all the talking (Page 195). This sense of not fitting in or feeling disconnected from one's own background can create a deep sense of loneliness and isolation in a new culture.
Even years after moving to a new country, people struggle with identity, language, and falling out of background. "The Namesake" provides a compelling example of these struggles and the ways in which they can impact individuals and families. Overcoming these challenges takes time, patience, and a willingness to embrace both the new culture and one's own heritage. By acknowledging and addressing these struggles, individuals and families can work towards a more balanced and fulfilling life in their new home.