Emotional Reconstruction of Su-Jen in Midnight at the 
Dragon Cafe

Xian Wu

doi:10.70711/rcha.v3i2.6750

Emotional Reconstruction of Su-Jen in Midnight at the Dragon Cafe

Xian Wu

Abstract

Judy Fong Bates debut novel Midnight at the Dragon Cafe mainly relates the life story of a Chinese familys three generations
in Ontario town from the perspective of Su-Jen who experiences cultural conflicts and family struggles. Hence, the article will analyze her
emotional reconstruction, focusing on her rebellion against Canadian hegemonism, adaptation and integration to dual cultures, and search for
cultural identity and survival amidst the tensions between Chinese and Canadian cultures.

Keywords

Emotional reconstruction; Hegemonism; Adaption; Integration

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/rcha.v3i2.6750

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