03/19/24

 We got introduced to A Devoted Son by Anita Desai, which talks about ambitions and familial obligations. It shows the relationship between a parent and a child. It highlights the struggles and choices individuals face when torn between their own desires and their responsibilities towards their family. I think it’s a pretty good text because it talks about real life and how different cultures are and what what the parents expect from their kids.

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