Exploring Diaspora Dynamics in The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri and The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai

Abstract

This article elucidates about the struggles and sufferings of the people from the novel The Namesake and The Inheritance of Loss whom migrate from their own place and live a life as the immigrant and relocating to new country and their people cultural identity sense of belonging and attachment that individuals feel towards a particular culture or ethnic group. It includes about the Globalization which facilitated the movement of people, goods, and ideas across national borders, leading to increased cultural exchange and interconnectedness and their families’ generational conflicts can arise within immigrant families as younger generations assimilate to the host country’s culture while elders strive to maintain traditional values and customs. This includes with both the novels The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri and The Inheritance of loss by Kiran Desai. Both novel lies in their exploration of the complexities within the immigrant experience and explores into the cultural assimilation, identity crises, and the challenges faced by characters and profound insights into the universal struggle of individuals seeking a sense of belonging while navigating the clash between tradition and the demands of a changing global landscape. Jhumpa Lahiri and Kiran Desai, both acclaimed for their literary excellence, employ rich storytelling and intricate character development to convey the profound emotional and psychological impact of migration on individuals and their families.