Author, Jhumpa Lahiri uses the expression Interpreter of Maladies to “suggest clarifying or explaining aliments of the body, mind, or moral. As we look closer into the actual title more information can be found to learn and explain the themes behind many of the stories. This novels main focus comes from the internal struggles of Indian Americans trying to find their identity in a new and ever changing world. During their tour they are greeted with a tour guide, Mr. The Das’s are Indian Americans visiting the country of their heritage. In the specific story, Interpreter of Maladies, out of nine we are introduced to Mr. In India we do see english become the acquired language for most colonial occupants of India. This is when the authors idea of fighting between a persons true Indian roots and their new found countries ideals really starts to take effect. This further allows a mix of identities to start to take root. This gives way to many Indians becoming exposed to other nations cultures, ideas, and people.
Beginning in the 1960’s many Indians emigrated west to other parts of the world. India was first colonized by England in the 1600’s but historically split and gained independence from them in 1947.
The stories encompass and explain the lives of Indians and Indian Americans who become caught between their roots and the new explored world. India is one of the worlds largest Democracies, it consist of 1.3 billion people, and officially recognizes 16 languages. This week we are diving into the novel, Interpreter of Maladies, a collection of nine short stories by an American author of Indian decent.
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