In contrast to the Chinese grandma Meanie’s relationship with her daughter Natalie, as I mentioned above the grandma’s personality retains the traditional Chinese conservative ideas, shape her traditional Chinese identity that she cannot understand the way her American family’s behavior and thoughts. Different from Hamid the names of his character have symbolized meaning; Jen simply names the Meanie’s daughter, Natalie and her mixed Irish granddaughter, Sophie. In fact, English names shape Natalie and Sophie as future generation complete fully integrated into American culture and identity. When dealing with the raising problems with Sophie, who likes running naked, playing with garbage cans, climbing everything and eating with hand, by comparing
