HELP!!!!!!! ILL GIVE BRAINLIEST Read the excerpt from The Namesake.
In order to prove that Gogol knows English, Ashoke does something he has never done before, and addresses his son
in careful, accented English. “Go on, Gogol," he says, patting him on the head. "Tell Mrs. Lapidus how old you are."
Which statement best describes the conflict revealed in this excerpt?
An internal conflict related to a fear of starting kindergarten causes Gogol to forget how old he is.
An external conflict related to Mrs. Lapidus's use of English instead of Bengali causes Gogol to fear school.
An internal conflict related to Gogol's silence changes Ashoke's mind about his son using a new name in school.
An external conflict related to a cultural misunderstanding changes Ashoke's normal speaking patterns. answer is D

The Namesake is a 2006 English-language drama film directed by Mira Nair and scripted by Sooni Taraporevala, inspired by Jhumpa Lahiri's novel of the same name.

What is the central concept of The Namesake?

Gogol is constantly fighting to be loyal to two worlds. As a result, the novel's central issue is one of identity. This theme is strongly demonstrated by studying the significance of one's culture and history, gender, and name as the description of patriarchal lineage and fate in life.

Thus, Option D is correct.

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