Question

Explain why Gogol doesn’t identify as an ABCD—American-Born Confused Deshi. Remember that “deshi” is a term used to refer to someone from India.

Answer 1

Gogol does not identify as an ABCD because he feels disconnected from his Indian heritage and does not have a strong connection to India. He was born and raised in America, and his parents are immigrants from India, so he struggles to navigate between two cultures. However, he does not feel confused about his identity as an Indian American, as he eventually embraces both parts of his heritage and finds a sense of belonging in both cultures. Gogol's journey of self-discovery and acceptance throughout the novel illustrates that he is not confused but rather trying to reconcile and embrace his multicultural identity.