Amy Tan Fish Cheeks Summary

Have you ever felt a time when your family’s culture has giving you a feeling of embarrassment? Looking into the article “Fish Cheeks”, by Amy Tan she gives her own personal experience of how she was embarrassed of her Chinese culture. Robert, protagonist’s crush, and his family get invited to a dinner and she feels embarrassed of what they will witness. Amy Tan, protagonist, sides more with American culture, shaming her Chinese roots. Her mother goes out and makes a traditional Chinese dinner. Amy’s mother tries to aware Amy of the significance of Chinese culture. Furthermore, Amy conforming more with American Culture results in consequences in the future One should embrace their culture(s) and not shame. One must always love their family no matter what they do. Amy Tan states, “But inside you must always be Chinese. You must be proud you are different” (111). This quote signifies the importance of being Chinese. Families teach at a young age the importance of Chinese foundations. Chinese customs are different from other cultures. Amy, conforming more to American tradition, was still accepted from her mother. In today’s society, Amy would be shamed. …show more content…
One special occasion from my family will be the cookouts as a way for all of us to gather as a family. The amount of food that is always brought, the music always playing, and also the alcohol that will make the later night intense. Later on at night it’s that time when I see my uncles drunk trying to talk to my friends I thought my friend felt strange or awkward. I didn't know what to think, but it turns out my friends didn't care and had fun. From that time, I was like wow what's the need of turning back on your family if you care and love family shouldn't matter what they do. Also depends on who you bring around to see what happens with your family is a major key to