"Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter"

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This paper examines the jarring culture shock experienced by Mrs. Dutra in Chitra Divakaruni's short story, "Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter."

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"It is expected that when one immigrates to a foreign land the immigrant will experience at least some culture shock, that this new life will neither correlate nor connect with the customs and habits and lifestyle that the individual had back home, wherever that home may be. Yet, there is still an expectation, on the part of this new foreigner, this stranger in a strange land, that family, friends, and at least some scant familiar things might act as a lifeline to old ways and places. "

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