In paragraphs 76–79 of Jhumpa Lahiri’s short story “Interpreter of Maladies,” the narrator reveals Mr. Kapasi’s reflections on his job as an interpreter in a doctor’s office. In the process, the reader is provided with a deeper understanding of Mr. Kapasi, his society, and his place within that society. After reading the passage closely, write an essay in which you examine how the author skillfully characterizes Mr. Kapasi and his relationship to the society in which he lives
