Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Namesake

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Gogol Book of Short Stories - A prized possession that saved Ashoke's life in a train wreck and became the inspiration for Gogol's name.

Train Crash - This is a memory from before the book begins, but is pivotal to Ashoke's life plan.

Missing Letter - Important information goes missing when this is lost in transit between India and America.

Resume - Finding this item puts a Moushumi in touch with an old friend.

Sari - This colorful cultural garment is common on the streets of India and is often worn by female...
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