The Namesake

What is the main conflict in The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri?

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The main conflict in the novel revolves around culture shock..... Gogol's parents' desire to keep the traditions of their homeland, and the conflicts Gogol experiences, as he lives in two cultures.

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The Namesake