Jhumpa Lahiri's novel, "The Namesake," continues to trace the life of Ashima and Ashoke with their new baby. Ashima finally arrives home with her new baby and begins to notice how her husband truly is as a person. As she begins to look around her home, she feels grateful to be back again, but notices Ashoke's negligence towards the home's cleanliness—dirty dishes, dirty carpet, dirty clothes, dirty everything. Even though Ashima has been at the hospital awaiting to give birth to their child, Ashoke decides to stay home and do nothing, only because he is "a man." At that time, Ashima resignates to having to do everything around the house, but regards she cannot do it all. Ashima becomes overwhelmed with the duties of motherhood and the duties of being a housewife. Ashima then confesse that she is incapable of doing such things, but heedless Ashoke shows no consideration and offers nothing, but a cup of tea to help his wife.
Quote: "She begins to pride herself on doing it alone, in devising a routine."
Question: Why doesn't Ashima confront Ashoke to kindle him into caring for his child?
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