Question

Contemporary writers often explore different narrative techniques. In "Once in a Lifetime e,"Jhumpa Lahiri's narrative

technique helps reveal her cultural perpectives. In this activity, you'll analyze how Lahiri's various perspectives affect the
central themes and conflicts in the story.
Who is the narrator of the story? Who is the "you" that the narrator is addressing?

Answer 1

The story’s narrator is the protagonist, a young Indian girl named Hema, who lives in the United States. The “you” Hema refers to is an Indian boy named Kaushik, whose parents are friends with Hema’s parents, and whom Hema has a crush on.

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