Review what you have read up through Chapter 6 of The Namesake. You now know that Gogol's various girlfriends symbolize insecurities that he has about his identity. Think about Gogol's relationship with Maxine and what you have learned about their interactions with each other, with Maxine's family, and with Gogol's family. Predict what will happen to the couple. Use information and details from The Namesake and the unit lessons to support your prediction.

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Lilah Middleton

15 June, 00:38

Review what you have read up through Chapter 6 of The Namesake. You now know that Gogol's various girlfriends symbolize insecurities that he has about his identity. Think about Gogol's relationship with Maxine and what you have learned about their interactions with each other, with Maxine's family, and with Gogol's family. Predict what will happen to the couple. Use information and details from The Namesake and the unit lessons to support your prediction.

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Jamya Chung · Answer 1

Gogol and Maxine will start to like each other but their relationship will not last.

Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri wrote this exceptional story about a man named Gogol who is embarrassed of his roots and thinks low of himself. This is one of the main reasons why Maxine and Gogol do not last together.

After the death of Gogol's father, he feels as if Maxine is not a part of his family. He hides his Indian or Bengali culture from her and pushes her away. Maxine gets heartbroken seeing his behavior.