Read the Chapter 4- 8 of " The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri and write a 1- to 2-page essay in which you assess the value of your selected tradition to the characters in The Namesake. Your essay should include the following:
Describe the Bengali tradition you selected.
Compare and contrast your selected tradition with its American counterpart.
Analyze the importance of the tradition to the Ganguli family. Why do they continue to practice this tradition? What value does it hold for them?
Support your thesis by quoting or paraphrasing from the novel to illustrate your ideas.
Employ APA style and formatting.