Abstract

Culture is the product of the society. Due to different social and cultural background, there are great differences in the way of thinking, values and other aspects between east and west. Film is a special way to express culture, and analyzing film becomes an effective way to understand cultural conflicts in different countries and regions. From the film A Grandson from America, audience can not only get the entertainments, but also know the cultural conflicts between China and America. This thesis lays more emphasis on analyzing the differences between American grandson Brooks and Chinese grandfather Yang, including the diet structure, language form and the values. Besides, this thesis also proposes some strategies responding to the cultural conflicts. As a result, people can enhance cross-cultural communication and find a balance in different cultures. 

Keywords: A Grandson from America; cultural conflicts; strategies

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Literature Review-1

3. General Introduction to A Grandson from America-2

3.1 The main plot of A Grandson from America-3

3.2 The brief introduction of two characters-3

4. Analysis of Cultural Conflicts in A Grandson from America-4

4.1 The language form-5

4.2 The diet structure-6

4.3 The different values-7

5. Strategies Responding to Cultural Conflicts-10

6. Conclusion11

Works Cited.13