In Terpreter Of Maladies
In Interpreter of Maladies a couple is navigating between the Indian traditions they've inherited and the baffling new world in which they grew up in. The Dases hire an old-fashioned Indian guide, Mr. Kapasi, to drive them out to the Sun Temple in Konarak, India. Mr. Kapasi, conversant I nine languages, informs the family that he also works as an interpreter for a doctor. Because her family has their fair share of problems, Mrs. Das confides in Mr. Kapasi to help solve her unhappiness. Mr. Kapasi is at a loss as to how he should "interpret" her secret. Finally, Mr. Kapasi just asks Mrs. Das a question, "I beg your pardon, Mrs. Das, but why have you told me this information?" (Lahiri 200) Mr. Kapasi's feelings towards Mrs. Das grew as the day went on, but soon finds out that Mrs. Das is just looking for a good time like her other affair back home.
Mr. Kapasi finds it odd that Mr. Das would call his wife by her first name when talking to his daughter and interprets this......
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