Conflicting Facets in Jhumpa Lahiri’s Story Unaccustomed Earth

Abstract

This paper strives to focus on the metaphysical strife that torments the life of displaced immigrants caught in the mires of a cross cultural transmigration. Ruma and her father both cannot surrender links with their Indian moorings, albeit the imposing American culture is breathing on their necks. Mrs. Lahiri poses a study in contrast in this aspect. Little Akash, the second generation immigrant provides the cross current with his fascination for the oriental world and his visualization of Dadu as a representative of the Indian culture; whereas Adam his father is fully American with a lot of respect for his in-laws who hail from a different culture. This essay brings out the neo-colonial design in the fabric of the story spread across generations.