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Where is Moushumi?
Where is Moushumi?
Palm Beach
What did she forget to pack?
What did she forget to pack?
Her bathing suit
Does Gogol know something is wrong?
Does Gogol know something is wrong?
He does not suspect an affair but he knows that marriage is not doing well
How does he deal with his concerns?
How does he deal with his concerns?
What did M&G do for Thanksgiving?
What did M&G do for Thanksgiving?
How did Gogol feel about Thanksgiving?
How did Gogol feel about Thanksgiving?
Why does Gogol not know what to get Moushumi for Christmas?
Why does Gogol not know what to get Moushumi for Christmas?
What does Gogol see that gives him an idea for a gift?
What does Gogol see that gives him an idea for a gift?
What does he decide to give her?
What does he decide to give her?
Do they go on the trip?
Do they go on the trip?
When does Gogol meet Ben?
When does Gogol meet Ben?
What are Ben's origins?
What are Ben's origins?
What language does Ben speak?
What language does Ben speak?
What is Ben's job?
What is Ben's job?
What did Gogol find attractive about Moushumi when they met?
What did Gogol find attractive about Moushumi when they met?
What does he see that reminds him of this?
What does he see that reminds him of this?
What does Gogol realize about his parents and how they compare to him?
What does Gogol realize about his parents and how they compare to him?
How were Gogol and Ashoke similar?
How were Gogol and Ashoke similar?
How were Gogol and Ashoke different?
How were Gogol and Ashoke different?
What does the coldness of the apartment represent?
What does the coldness of the apartment represent?
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Study Notes
Marriage Ends
- Moushumi is in Palm Beach during this chapter.
- She forgot to pack her bathing suit.
- Gogol senses something is wrong in the marriage but does not suspect an affair.
- To cope, he immerses himself in work to divert his thoughts.
Thanksgiving & Christmas
- Gogol and Moushumi hosted Thanksgiving for Sonia and her boyfriend, Ben.
- Gogol felt uneasy managing family gatherings.
- He struggles to find a Christmas gift for Moushumi as she has not expressed any desires.
- An encounter with pigeons inspires him to buy her tickets to Italy and a travel book.
- The couple ultimately does not go on the trip.
Ben
- Gogol meets Ben during Thanksgiving.
- Ben's background is a mix of Jewish and Chinese heritage.
- His primary language is English.
- He works as an editor at a publication.
Self-Reflection
- Gogol was attracted to Moushumi's adventurous spirit and independence when they first met.
- A passport photo of Moushumi reminds him of her adventurous nature.
- Gogol comes to realize his parents were more adventurous than he is, having immigrated and established a new life.
Gogol and Ashoke
- Gogol and Ashoke share a quiet demeanor and enjoy spending time alone engaged in work.
- While Ashoke appears content with his life, Gogol feels unfulfilled and is uncertain about what he truly desires.
Motif
- The coldness of the apartment symbolizes the emotional distance between Gogol and Moushumi, reflecting Gogol's realization of his comparatively empty life.
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