Question

Your teacher will grade your response in order to ensure you receive proper credit for your answer. Your response

should be written in 3-5 complete sentences.

Think back to Gogol's annaprasan ceremony as a baby in which he was offered some soil, a pen, and a dollar bill to
determine his future. Gogol chose none of them. Explain the significance of Gogol's lack of choice.

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(From "The Namesake")

Answer 1

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Gogol's lack of choice at the annaprasan ceremony symbolizes his struggle with his identity and the expectations placed upon him by his family. By not choosing any of the objects offered to him, Gogol is showing his resistance towards being defined by tradition or external influences. This lack of choice foreshadows Gogol's journey towards self-discovery and the complexities of navigating his dual cultural identity. Ultimately, Gogol's refusal to conform to expectations sets the stage for his journey towards understanding and accepting his true self.