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Multicultural Literature Elements in Joss and Gold by Shirley Geok-lin Lim…
Multicultural Literature Elements in Joss and Gold by Shirley Geok-lin Lim
Social Issues
Racial tensions-May 13 1969, riots
Forbidden relationship among different races-Gina and Paroo commit suicide
Perception on Western culture- bold, loud and unconcern about reputation
Family Relationship
Grandmother and grandchild-Suyin's grandmother comforts her
Husband and wife- Broken marriage between Henry and Li an and they fail to fix it
Daughter-in-law and mother-in-law - Mrs. Yeh still cared about Li an even she has divorced with her son
Father and son- Supportive and unstrict fathers (Ah Pah, Mr Yeh)
Gender Issues
Sexual objectification of women- Boys drool over Ellen because of her great body
Gender pay gap- women are paid less than man
Patriarchy-Henry upset with the brazen behavior of his wife
Belief System
Christianity-Grandma has a strong belief since she read Bible everyday
Islamic belief-Samad reiterates Islam word to Chester
Value System
Values the beauty of language- Li an values and loves literature
Determination and passion in work or professions-Henry is very devoted to his work as a scientist