What are the motifs in Sister of My Heart by Chitra Divakaruni?

The motif of breaking of tradition can be seen throughout the novel. The idea of breaking with tradition is another idea that surfaces often in this novel. The Chatterjee house and its members are very rooted in tradition. After all, Bijoy has requested that his child be raised in the old tradition. Out of respect for her dead husband, Gouri does her best to see that this wish is fulfilled.