In class, we have been discussing the role Gogol has in the novel, "The Namesake". Also, we examine his relationships with others and how he interacts with them. I think that Gogol is a chameleon: always changing based on his environment. When he's with Maxine, he changes his topics of discussion and every aspect of his life based on her wealthy, carefree family. He pretends to be so free-willed and sophisticated, it kills me. When around Moushumi, however, he seems to be himself. He can accept his culture around her, but he also  still bases his every action around impressing her. We think he's happy with Moushumi, but when he catches her cheating, he is shocked
His battle with his name also comes to end in the final chapters of the book. He learns to accept his life after things go wrong with Moushumi, which is good, but it was kind of a long time. I was so happy once he accepted every aspect of his life; his name, his heritage, and even his future. He finally learns to accept himself for who he is. Once he discovers himself, things seem to go much better than they ever did before.
I was kind of mad at Gogol. It took him two break ups and many years to finally realize who he is. It's kind of ridiculous!
I was also pretty upset at the ending of the novel. To be honest, I was expecting something a little more exciting. With all the drama and mistakes that happened throughout the novel, I thought the ending was kind of meager.