New country, same tastes?

[TrumpFan]

From the discussions on this forum, it seems like most of the first-generation folks who moved to the US are more into Chinese culture than the Western scene. Now, I'm not saying that's a bad thing at all. I'm just pointing out the fact that we're deeply influenced by the culture we grew up with, and this sometimes stops us from embracing new things even after moving to a new country.

Let's say I start a chat about Shakespeare and Moliere. I reckon there'd only be a few of you genuinely interested. I'm not implying that you've never heard of or read them, but what I'm getting at is a deeper appreciation. One that goes beyond the basic plot and delves into the nuances, like comparing the humor in the 'Comedy of Errors' and 'Les Fourberies de Scapin' – particularly how they use misunderstandings for comic effect. Sure, some of you might have read both authors extensively, but deep down, do they truly captivate you?

[wh]

From the discussions on this forum, it seems like most of the first-generation folks who moved to the US are more into Chinese culture than the Western scene. Now, I'm not saying that's a bad thing at all. I'm just pointing out the fact that we're deeply influenced by the culture we grew up with, and this sometimes stops us from embracing new things even after moving to a new country.

Let's say I start a chat about Shakespeare and Moliere. I reckon there'd only be a few of you genuinely interested. I'm not implying that you've never heard of or read them, but what I'm getting at is a deeper appreciation. One that goes beyond the basic plot and delves into the nuances, like comparing the humor in the 'Comedy of Errors' and 'Les Fourberies de Scapin' – particularly how they use misunderstandings for comic effect. Sure, some of you might have read both authors extensively, but deep down, do they truly captivate you?

莎士比亚还读过一些，有的挺有感触。莫里哀就只看过中译本，也没什么印象了。其实和老外聊古典文学的机会很少，现当代的像Harper Lee、或者电影电视球赛等大众文化聊得更多些。
想起上次也是你写了一篇英语的wet dream，呵呵。很难把这个你和那个运动全才万人迷的你连在一起啊。

[pathdream]

好像莎士比亚就好高大上一样的