The Namesake Analysis

Her father, Israel Pinchus Antin, was a merchant. By the time of religious

Hero stories make us feel happy according to psychologist Scott Allison. He notes that a sense of elevation occurs when we read hero stories, that people feel in awe of the hero and what things they are encountering on their journey. This can be seen, for example, in audience's response to the story Into the Beautiful North. Readers get excited when Nayeli and her gang make it over the border the second time without being caught or when she fights off the guys from Tijuana, who were looking to do bad things to her group of friends. Another sense of elevation can be seen in Rick Smolan’s

He learns to view the oppression and racism in his world from a different perspective as he matures in the autobiography. The story introduces the reader to Malcolm’s world before we meet Malcolm himself. It begins with the Klu Klux Klan’s visit to his house and mother. This foreshadowed the rest of Malcolm’s life, as it was filled with racism and oppression.

On the plantation, he still cares about his family and he knows they are still there waiting for his return. Solomon cares about the other slaves, and he wants their well being. When Patsey asks Solomon to drown her, he will not do it because he cares for her too much. When Solomon becomes a free man again, he still cares for his family, even after twelve years.

The change in their lifestyle also represents a change in their relationship. In America, Baba and Amir discover themselves and their relationship continues to improve. Baba finally begins to realize that Amir can live up to his standards and that he should be in a greater part of his life. " Tonight I am too much happy … I am drinking with my son” (Page 123) Baba was proud of Amir at his wedding and enjoying his time with him.

Throughout the piece he makes the reader understand how he has become americanized but still has his Asian culture very present on a daily basis. The piece of writing as a whole is captivating. It kept me interested in the topic and I could relate majorly

In this letter, Adams uses many rhetorical strategies to appeal to her son’s feelings towards his father. She uses strategies such as pathos to amplify her motherly feelings towards him and appeal to his emotions towards his father. She also emphasizes his born advantage of having an extremely well rounded father, to teach him about life and how his world

SO not being born within the colony I think helped Paine to get things done and voice how he really felt. Both Common Sense and The Declaration of Independence were both directed towards the American Colonist. Both documents, or writings were things that were intended to help the people, and better the colony.

Atticus Finch is a good role model for his children because he allows them to learn about life through experiences and mistakes. Atticus Finch will not judge a single soul in Maycomb, even the slightest amount. He feels that he must uphold a good reputation in the town. A choice is given to Atticus to

The quintessential image of the American dream is that of a house with a white picket fence and Mama thinks the house she buys in Clybourne Park will allow the Younger family fulfill that dream. It’s a symbol for belonging in America; it can also represent an acceptance of American cultural values, such as capitalism. In addition, it’s an emphasis on the Youngers’ value on family and the home because the Youngers rely on each other during hard times, and they are not afraid of what may happen in the new neighborhood they know they are not welcomed in because they know they have each other. Moreover, Lindner and the other residents of Clybourne Park who offer to buy the house the Youngers bought represent the discrimination against African Americans at this time, and possibly a reason black Americans, like the Younger family, need to fight for a sense of belonging. “And we have decided to move into our house because my father- my father- earned it for us brick by brick” (Hansberry 148).

The quote also shows how loyal they are to their father and how almost nothing can change their mind. The other reason Najmah wants to leave to go to Golestan is because she feels she has put Nusrat in danger while she is in danger. "I have grown used to feeling safe with Bibi Nusrat, and my heart feels leadin when I realize that Nur and I are in danger again, and because of us, Bibi Nusrat is also in danger.(page 257)" Najmah feels as if she is putting Nusrat a life on the line when she goes with her any where now. Najmah 's solution to that is to leave her so no one will get hurt. Other people in Nusrat 's family do not support the idea of Najmah and Nur leaving but they still want to help. "

To keep ones family safe means you must protect those items. The use of pathos, or emotion, was evident in the image of the average family, thus targeting the family audience. The use of this image was successful by the last scene where there was peace and quiet, and the main character realized how much he valued his family. The audience was most likely persuaded to buy this insurance because it made them think of their values and how they want to protect those

Another important point is that if you made the teacher love you, they will do a lot of good things to you and your class. It might be hard at the beginning, but very soon you will get used to it. "Living in America" Living in America is not as easy if you don 't specific thing. To live here you have to find a job and place to call home.

As second- and third-generation Arab Americans adopt the nuclear-family lifestyle, newer immigrants arrive with strong family ties binding generations together and keeping the extended Arab family structure alive. This structure has helped thousands of Arab immigrants adjust, succeed and thrive. There is a strong respect for elders in Arab culture; individuals gain status as they age and their advice and opinions become more valued and respected. Grown children are expected to take care of their parents and often, elderly parents live with their married children. Rarely is an Arab American placed in a nursing home, unless the individual requires serious medical care.

In conclusion, a name is very important for someone because it defines oneself and from where you come from. At the end of the novel, Gogol comes to terms with himself being Indian-American, having the name Gogol and being a part of the Bengali culture. He doesn’t try to ignore the Bengali culture because he did marry a women from Bengali, but eventually divorced her. I think that the author is trying to tell us that finding one 's identity is an ongoing process; that one could never fully reinvent themselves because a person’s identity comes from what is inside of you and the people and society you are surrounded by. “The man who gave you his name, from the man who gave you your name.”