Analysis Of American Born Chinese By Gene Luen Yang

Being different makes us humans unique as possible. We have events and stories that only pertain to that individual. As you hear, every person is different in some sort of way. It could be our looks, experiences, past, or even culture. In this book, Yang focuses on this specifically to tell readers through the lens of an Asian American. But, the main character develops an identity crisis and his surroundings changes him. In "American Born Chinese", Gene Luen Yang informs readers of the mass assimilation of American Culture, shaping the American religious experience for Asian Americans. Being different and not accepting people for it can cause major dilemmas. One could accept it or one can change it. When the book goes to the story of Chin-Kee,
This is shown through the attitude of his cousin, Danny. Danny was born into the American culture and knows what is "supposed" to be right, while Chin-Kee is just acting like himself. There is a clash between to norms. American versus Chinese. Danny is basically suppressing Chin-Kee's personality and tells him to be quiet and act normal (110). This is quite normal when one does not want to be embarrassed by others especially if it is obnoxious. But for Chin-Kee, the author portrays the Chinese cousin as very alien. For example, he drools over girls, answers all the questions in class, brings nasty food to lunch, and acts without a care in the world. His actions are significantly stressed and shown in a very negative light. Thus shaping the American religious experience for Chin-Kee. Kee is suppose to have the freedom to act in the way he is accustomed to. However, his
Stereotypes in this book is most prevalent showing that if you look Asian you are from there. In America, there is a racial bias towards Asians. On page 30, the teacher is introducing Wang as Jing Jang and believes he is from China. The teacher mistakenly gets everything about her new student wrong even though Wang was born in America. Wang's parents went to college and graduated and became successful. However, that did not matter whatsoever. Again, the stereotyping based on physical appearance trumps background knowledge and experiences one has. Assimilation is a huge part of fitting in to an American school system and country. Outcasts, who do not fit the "White American Standard", are judged for fake facts and misrepresented perspectives on Asian Americans. Even to this day, Asians are bashed on and most Americans are confusing just because we look like one race does not mean we are from our country of origin. People forget that our experiences and past give Asian Americans their story and unique life. Therefore, this shifts the American Religious Experience for Asian Americans. Asian Americans can not practice and be themselves without people questioning our identity. The Asian culture is constantly being attacked and it is hurting the community. Our American religious experiences are shaped through our encounters throughout our daily lives. It could push us to rethink and adapt to the