The Namesake

The Namesake

This novel, less than 300 pages long, spans more than 30 years. What techniques does the author use to compress time and move the story forward?

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Food is often used as a time transition device through both memory and detailed description. Note how the last chapter frames the novel when Ashima is cooking croquettes and reminiscing about how her children help making the same dish.

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