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into the Chinese world order. In the foreign relations, the emperors of China welcomed tribute from neighboring countries and gave titles of nobility. They also expected them to conform to the…

to the plot, the portrayal of characters, and the overall theme conveyed by the story. In my opinion, the novel more strongly conveys what I believe was Buck’s intended message, while the film shows a faster-paced plot that was likely more easily understood by the American public at the time of its release. Initially, the film appears to follow the novel’s plotline, but strays from the mood conveyed by the author’s words. O-lan, the wife taken by the main character, Wang Lung, appears clueless…

poetry and chinese. I found his presentation interesting, and intriguing because of the passion he carried throughout his presentation. I could tell he could've gone on for hours on end presenting all of his knowledge, he jumped around quickly in his presentation trying to give everyone as much information in the short time he had. Arthur started by showing the group some chinese letters, and describing how the chinese write. There are 214 Chinese radicals, which is the term chinese use…

leading philosophies in the Chinese culture for over two thousand years (Wieming). These philosophies have taught many things about living a successful moral life, setting examples for others, and showing them how they need to improve. The Chinese have depended on the teachings of these philosophers and they have become so important to the people of China. Confucianism and Daoism are philosophies that have developed there own culture, history, and beliefs. Daoism is a Chinese philosophy that…

the first time reading Trying to Find Chinatown by David Henry Hwang in 1996 which tells the story of two very contrasting culture perspectives of the Caucasian man Benjamin and the Chinese man Ronnie. The first time reading this, I was a bit taken off how rude Ronnie is at Benjamin and how unnatural the characters talk. As I read further and analyzed it, the brash arguments that Ronnie and Benjamin have are meant to be very exuberant and “in your face” about a culture that is not too often…

Chinese Dining Etiquette and Customs It is no grand surprise that when two cultures converge together, there are bound to be differences. It is strange to imagine another being embarrassed by their own culture. In the short story, Fish Cheeks, by Amy Tan, she starts out the plot with a very powerful sentence: “For Christmas I prayed for this blond-haired boy, Robert, and a slim new American nose” (Tan 1). This line launches the foundation of her piece by explaining that not only does she long…

Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sije embodies China’s revolution carried out by Mao Zedong. The harsh time period, were cruel restriction were implemented in regards to the limitations on western cultures are highlighted by the author when he adds “Balzac” to the title. Honre de Balzac, a French novelist and playwright during the French Revolution, exemplifies the restraints on Chinese society during the Chinese revolution. The fact that his work is western and he is in…

novel Monkey Hunting, which exposes the Chinese immigration experience and their…

Living Between Two Worlds Dayton Kwok Introduction As an American born Chinese, I’ve always had to switch between using English and Chinese. This is especially exacerbated since I lived in San Francisco, a city dominated by immigrants hailing from Southern China and Hong Kong. One moment I’m using English to talk to my friends, and the next moment I’m using Cantonese to talk to my family. My native language was English, but I also learned to speak Cantonese around the same time I learned to…

sound similar to the fictional Cannery Row. Further descriptions in the book describe Steinbeck’s understanding of the culture of Ocean View Avenue and how it inspired his characters and also is a sign of the times and even provides a look into some important 20th century stereotypes. A great example of this is in the character Lee Chong. According to Yuko Kawai, common 20th century Asian stereotypes include Asians being grocery store owners, mysterious, traditional in their Taoist culture and…