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Unit 12: “The Third and Final Continent“

Discussion on All Spheres of the Text and Questions

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
12.1 Question and Answer
12.2 Summary
12.3 Keywords
12.4 Review Questions
12.5 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
• Know the answer of all questions based on ‘The Third and Final Continent’.

• Know about Lahiri’s father.

Introduction

The Third and Final Continent,” is a moving tale of an Indian immigrant. Elucidate?
Jhumpa Lahiri’s “The Third and Final Continent,” is a moving tale of an Indian immigrant.
This young man’s ambitious character led him to travel abroad. His struggle took him to
attend many great learning institutions. His journeys led him to and elderly woman that made
quite an impact on him. Her presence in his life was very significant.
This story took place in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1969. The city had two major universities
that attracted many foreigners. Boston provided an opportunity to those looking for and
education and a better way of life. Many viewed Boston as an international city. It became a
home for the young man from India.

12.1 Question and Answer

Who has represented in the story?
Everyone in the Lahiri family is represented in the story. Her father is the narrator. Her
mother is both the narrator’s wife, Mala and Mrs. Croft. Lahiri herself is both Mrs. Croft’s
daughter, Helen and the narrator’s son.

In the Third and Final Continent what led the young man to travel abroad?
Jhumpa Lahiri’s “The Third and Final Continent,” is a moving tale of an Indian immigrant.
This young man’s ambitious character led him to travel abroad. His struggle took him to
attend many great learning institutions. His journeys led him to and elderly woman that made
quite an impact on him. Her presence in his life was very significant.

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