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Language and Identity in Television
In the TV show "Fresh Off the Boat," the main character, Eddie Huang, struggles with his identity as a Chinese-American. Which of the following is NOT a way that the show explores this struggle?
The show "Fresh Off the Boat" explores Eddie Huang's struggle with his identity as a Chinese-American by showing how he is often caught between two cultures. His parents speak to him in Chinese, which he doesn't always understand, and his friends at school make fun of him for being Chinese. Eddie feels like he doesn't belong in either the Chinese or American community. However, the show also shows how Eddie's family celebrates both Chinese and American holidays, which suggests that they are trying to find a way to bridge the gap between the two cultures.