Pangs of Love written by David Wong Louie recounts the life experiences between the immigrant parent Mrs. Pang and her American-born Children. Through an analysis of the language and culture communication between Mrs....Pangs of Love written by David Wong Louie recounts the life experiences between the immigrant parent Mrs. Pang and her American-born Children. Through an analysis of the language and culture communication between Mrs. Pang, Ah-Vee and Mandy, this essay argues that the gap between the first and second generation Chinese Americans can be bridged through a positive acculturation to their dual cultural heritages. It illuminates that the immigrant Chinese parents and their American-born children should take strength from their dual cultural heritages and create a renewed and reinvigorated cultural identity.展开更多
文摘Pangs of Love written by David Wong Louie recounts the life experiences between the immigrant parent Mrs. Pang and her American-born Children. Through an analysis of the language and culture communication between Mrs. Pang, Ah-Vee and Mandy, this essay argues that the gap between the first and second generation Chinese Americans can be bridged through a positive acculturation to their dual cultural heritages. It illuminates that the immigrant Chinese parents and their American-born children should take strength from their dual cultural heritages and create a renewed and reinvigorated cultural identity.
