Issues of Cultural Displacement and Intergenerational Conflict in Jhumpa Lahiri's'The Namesake'

Abstract The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri is a story about identity, family and the cultural assimilation. The book describes the life of Gogol Ganguli, the child of Indian immigrants, as he faces the obstacles of growing up in America while remaining connected to his Bengali (native) roots. The novel explores themes of belonging, separation and the significance of names in shaping one’s identity.The author deeply investigates the immigrant experience, generational tensions and the interaction between tradition and modernity through Gogol's conflicts regarding his name and cultural duality. The story expresses the intricate complexities of self-discovery amid conflicting cultural expectations.