The meeting of two entirely different cultures in one individual is a challenge. This individual will undergo an immense conversion of their identity. This personal development will inevitably initiate a development in all relationships this individual may have. Nazneen from Monica Ali’s Brick Lane perfectly tells this tale. Throughout the book Nazneen’s personal development is mirrored in her relationships with the two men: Chanu and Karim.
Nazneen’s worldview resembles her mother’s because they both believe that fate and god will decide for them. This mindset made Nazneen a submissive and timid woman. Because Nazneen is married to a more dominant male. Until now she has successfully avoided taking responsibility for her life. “The thought of it left her indifferent. He comes, he doesn’t come, she said to herself.” (p. 287 ll. 11-12) This quote shows her inability to actually take responsibility and make an independent decision. llllBut throughout the book she challenges her submissiveness. Because of this Nazneen achieves both economic and personal independence. This happens when she starts working and exploring her sexuality through her affair. In the end she finally completely rejects her previous submissive nature and decides to take fate into her own hands. Because of her newfound confidence and independence, she rejects both of the men in her life for the sake of herself and her children.
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