1. “A Devoted Son”
By Anita Desai

2. Anita Desai
Author
Prize-winning Indian short-story writer and novelist
Daughter of an Indian businessman and a German woman

3. Writing
Her writing has been an examination of how the East meets West and how traditional society has collided with modernity.

4. Pre-Reading Questions
What are three key attributes of a good doctor?
Is it possible for a parent to act too proud of a son or daughter? Why or why not?
What are some problems that may arise when adults and their families live with their parents or grandparents?

5. Tradition vs. Modern Culture
Example:
Men are the sole providers for their family
Women and men work together in order to support their family in some cases women are the sole providers