Cultural Differences as Described by Jhumpa Lahiri

The greatest obstacle faced by people from different cultures is the difference in what they value. Some cultures value religious customs and tradition while others value freedom and individuality. It is sometimes hard for people from different cultures to form relationships when they don't have the same idea of what is right and what is wrong. Jhumpa Lahiri, describes many of these obstacles in the book titled, Interpreter of Maladies. In the story Interpreter of …

…Christian even though "the Hindu tradition acknowledges that there are many paths by which people may seek and experience religious understanding and direction" (Encarta Online). If Sanj really values his Hindu culture, he may be able to overcome his obstacles. Works Cited Lahiri, Jhumpa. Interpreter of Maladies. New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1999 "Hinduism," Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2004 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2004 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.