Interpreter of Maladies: Analysis

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parallels that of her coworker Laxmi’s cousin. However, while Laxmi’s cousin has been left by her husband for a younger woman, Miranda is a young mistress in Dev’s marriage. Each day Laxmi engages in telephone conversations with her cousin and keeps Miranda updated on her cousin’s well being. Miranda feels guilty about her affair and what Laxmi’s cousin is going through, but is also given hope that Dev may one day leave his wife for her. Laxmi’s cousin comes to visit and Miranda babysits her son, Rohin, for several hours in her apartment. Rohin is mature for his age. At seven years old he is barely able to reach Miranda’s table while standing on her chair, but has memorized the capitals of most countries throughout the world. He has an uncanny, yet pleasant demeanor and is insulted when at first Miranda refuses to give him a cup of coffee. Rohin’s mother, devastated by the loss of her husband, unconsciously damages her son’s emotional and mental health by treating him as her ...

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she remembers feeling hot and euphoric. Now upon hearing the words from Rohin she feels cold and desensitized. Miranda persuades Rohin to reveal the secret of what the phrase “you’re sexy” means and in a whisper he explains, “It means loving someone you don’t know.” (Lahiri 107) Rohin’s statement numbs Miranda as he continues stating, “That’s what my father did. He sat next to someone he didn’t know, someone sexy, and now he loves her instead of my mother.” (Lahiri 108) Miranda imagines the horrible scenes Rohin has observed, at such a young age, throughout his parents separation. She begins crying as she considers her relationship with Dev. She does not want to end it ...

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