Mrs. Sens Flashcards
Who is Mrs. Sen in the story?
Mrs. Sen is an Indian woman who has recently moved to the United States with her husband.
What is Mrs. Sen’s daily routine?
Mrs. Sen’s daily routine involves cooking traditional Indian meals, taking care of a young boy named Eliot, and longing for her home in India.
What symbolism is associated with Mrs. Sen’s hair in the story?
Mrs. Sen’s long, beautiful hair is a symbol of her Indian identity and her attachment to her cultural roots.
What does Mrs. Sen desire to learn in the story, and what does it represent?
Mrs. Sen desires to learn how to drive and obtain a driver’s license, which represents her desire for independence and autonomy in her new life in the United States.
Who is Eliot in the story, and what role does he play?
Eliot is a young boy in the story whom Mrs. Sen babysits. He serves as a bridge between the two cultures, offering insights into the challenges faced by both immigrants and the people they interact with.
What themes does “Mrs. Sen’s” explore?
Mrs. Sen’s” explores themes of cultural displacement, the yearning for home, the challenges of adapting to a new environment, loneliness, communication barriers, and the longing for connection.
How does the story highlight the contrast between cultures?
The story highlights the contrast between Mrs. Sen’s deep attachment to her Indian heritage and her disconnection from the American way of life, portraying the challenges immigrants face as they try to preserve their cultural identity while assimilating into a new society.
Irony
the car that is a symbol of independence for Mrs. Sen is also a symbol of her inability to escape her unhappy life in the U.S.
theme
the issue of identity - Mrs. Sen trying to feel less displaced in America by learning to drive, but retains her Indian traditions by cooking fish
