In Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri we have the theme of responsibility, connection, conflict, redemption and loneliness. Taken from her collection of the same name it becomes clear to the reader from the beginning of the story that Lahiri may be exploring the theme of responsibility. Neither Raj nor Mina wish to take Tina […]

In This Blessed House by Jhumpa Lahiri we have the theme of curiosity, conflict, acceptance, love and connection. Taken from her Interpreter of Maladies collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story the reader realizes that Lahiri may be exploring the theme of […]

In Sexy by Jhumpa Lahiri we have the theme of adultery, loneliness, curiosity, innocence, shame and connection. Taken from her Interpreter of Maladies collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story it becomes clear to the reader that Lahiri may be exploring the […]

In When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine by Jhumpa Lahiri we have the theme of conflict, connection, innocence, hope, loss, respect and family. Taken from her Interpreter of Maladies collection the story is narrated in the first person by a woman named Lilia who is looking back at past events in her life and from […]

In A Temporary Matter by Jhumpa Lahiri we have the theme of loss, connection, honesty, guilt and moving on. Taken from her Interpreter of Maladies collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and after reading the story the reader realizes that Lahiri may be exploring the theme of loss. […]

In The Treatment of Bibi Haldar by Jhumpa Lahiri we have the theme of isolation, loneliness, independence, selfishness, gender and happiness. Taken from her Interpreter of Maladies collection the story is narrated in the first person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story the reader realizes that Lahiri may be exploring […]

In A Real Durwan by Jhumpa Lahiri we have the theme of struggle, conflict, responsibility, jealousy, aspirations and resilience. Taken from her Interpreter of Maladies collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story the reader realises that Lahiri may be exploring the theme […]