i never saw the movie. but i read the book :p it was one of the materials for my literature O levels :p but anyway. i dont really remember it very clearly. but i have some sort of vague idea about what it is all about.Quote:
Originally posted by GaryWilcox
Much of how I think Asians (again, a nasty ol' generality) perceive me at first glance comes from the movie, "The Joy Luck Club". Interested in hearing what Angel and Nikka think of that.
i think, the book does portray asians accurately, to a certain extent. it all depends on what kind of asians you are talking about.
maybe i shouldnt say 'portray asians'... but rather, it does put to words accurately, several ways of life, traditions, and ways of thinking that is generally embodied by us in general.
things like filial piety, not speaking out, suffering in silence, wanting 'face', all the superstitious believes, trying to fit into the image one's parents carved out for you.... stuff like that. its all there... just in varying degrees.
dont exactly know what to say tho cos i honestly cant remember much of what i've read :p i'll leave it to someone else to speak :p
