Cities Quote by Aravind Adiga
“I grew up, as many Indians do, in an archipelago of tongues. My maternal grandfather, who was a surgeon in the city of Madras, was fluent in at least four languages and used each of them daily.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2016
Growing up amid India's linguistic diversity, the narrator reflects on multilingual fluency in family life.
In simple terms: Multilingual family life in India.
Key Takeaway
Embrace and value language diversity.
Themes
culture
identity
language
family
multilingualism
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
personal
observational
When to use this quote
- education
- family gatherings
- travel
- business meetings
Key Concepts
Sociolinguistics
heritage
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape personal identity?
- What benefits arise from multilingual households?
A Different Perspective
Language barriers can limit opportunities despite fluency.
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