In The Namesake, what does the author achieve by describing the family's routine activities and supermarket purchases?

A

The author builds tension by showing that the

family slowly realizes life in the United States is

unfulfilling compared to their experience in India.

B

The author builds a sense of momentum and

excitement by showing that the family is

readjusting to life back home in the United States.

C

The author creates the impression that each

routine chore the family performs in the United

States takes them that much further away from

India

D

The author creates a sense that daily life back

home in the United States is filled with more

variety than the family experienced while in India.