Vikram Chandra's Love and Longing in Bombay tells the story of former solider Jago as he attempts to find solace living in present day Mumbai while grappling with demons of his past. Jago's perception of his homeland is unique due to the fact that he witness and experienced cultural transition firsthand. The dynamic of cultural transition is examined in Things Fall Apart by Achebe. Okonkwo actively resists the changing influence of colonial presence by adamantly enforcing the principles of his former culture. However, he finds himself abandoned by other members of his tribal community who favor the modernized cultural practices of European colonists. The inevitability of cultural transition reveals the immanent nature of change. Embracing these changes is crucial to perpetuating one's role in any given society. Those who resist change will be left behind or meet a similar fate as Okonkwo. Jago's persona is distinct because he represents one who has transitioned between cultures and now suffers from a fragmented identity. His values and perspective are seemingly locked in a skism that tears him between embracing the new and remembering his former culture. Although he has adapted better than Okonkwo, the phantom itch of his former limb serves as a reminder of the culture he once embraced and recognized as his own.