For example, in the Monkey King’s story, soldier won’t allow him in the party based on his customs: “Yes, yes. I apologize profusely sir, but I cannot let you in- you haven’t any shoes” (13-14). He has rejected by other gods, demons, and creatures in Heaven culture, which treated him more like an outcast to their culture because their norms are more appropriate than the Monkey King. From being humiliated by others, it caused him to hurt everyone in the party and leading him to a deep hatred on everyone in Heaven society and even himself. When he returned home, he reflects his cultural norms and leads to fit in with the Heaven culture. From Jin's story, Timmy has judged Jin on how Chinese people are like: “My Momma says Chinese people eat dogs.” and the teacher is not helpfully defending him: “Now be nice, Timmy! I’m sure Jin doesn’t do that! In fact, Jin’s family probably stopped that sort of thing as soon as they came to the United States” (31). From being judged by his ethnicity, Jin Wang has a hard time adjusting toward the other students; he becomes mentally isolated and hostile toward another Asian student like
For example, in the Monkey King’s story, soldier won’t allow him in the party based on his customs: “Yes, yes. I apologize profusely sir, but I cannot let you in- you haven’t any shoes” (13-14). He has rejected by other gods, demons, and creatures in Heaven culture, which treated him more like an outcast to their culture because their norms are more appropriate than the Monkey King. From being humiliated by others, it caused him to hurt everyone in the party and leading him to a deep hatred on everyone in Heaven society and even himself. When he returned home, he reflects his cultural norms and leads to fit in with the Heaven culture. From Jin's story, Timmy has judged Jin on how Chinese people are like: “My Momma says Chinese people eat dogs.” and the teacher is not helpfully defending him: “Now be nice, Timmy! I’m sure Jin doesn’t do that! In fact, Jin’s family probably stopped that sort of thing as soon as they came to the United States” (31). From being judged by his ethnicity, Jin Wang has a hard time adjusting toward the other students; he becomes mentally isolated and hostile toward another Asian student like