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How does the character of Mrs. Croft help the main character transition to his new American life in 'The Third and Final Continent'? Does she play an important role in this?

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This solution analyzes how Mrs. Croft helps the main character transition to his new American life in "The Third and Final Continent" from Interpreter of Maladies.

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In "The Third and Final Continent," Mrs. Croft helps the narrator by becoming his connection to life in America. Even though she is so much older than he is, she shares the same opinions and thoughts about a lot of things with the narrator. This validates his point of view and helps him to acculturize to the American way of life. She approves ...

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