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THE IDENTITY PROBLEMS OF THE FIRST, ONE AND A HALF,
AND SECOND GENERATION OF THE MODERN CHINESE
AMERICAN FAMILY AS PORTRAYED IN DIM SUM FUNERAL
THESIS
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of Requirement
For the Sarjana Sastra Degree at English Department
Faculty of Letters and Fine Arts
SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
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B. M Dwi Herwinta Sari
C1307032
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF LETTERS AND FINE ARTS
SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY SURAKARTA
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MOTTO
“ You have control over doing your respective duty only, but no
control or claim over the results. The fruits of work should
not be your motive, and you should never be inactive.”
(The Bhagavad-Gita : 2.47)
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DEDICATION
I dedicate this thesis to :
My Parents
Those who are interested in the Asian American Studies
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All praise, honor and glory go to my friend and my truly savior, Jesus
Christ. You gave me strength and hope so that I could finish what I have started. I
would like to express my gratitude to the people that have participated in helping
to trigger my ideas for this thesis.
I believe that I will always remember my thesis supervisor, Dra. Nani
Sukarni, M.S. for her constant encouragement to not give up on my study. Thank
you so much for supporting me since the very beginning until this thesis is finally
wrapping on its conclusion. My deepest gratitude to Muhammad Taufiq Al
Makmun, S.S, M.A. for his countless assistances in constructing the ideas of my
thesis and Dra. Susilorini, M.A. for her helps to review my thesis. I sincerely
thank to Drs. Riyadi Santosa, M.Ed, Ph.D. as the Dean of Faculty of Letters and
Fine Arts of Sebelas Maret University, Drs. Agus Hari Wibowo, M.A, PhD. as the
Head of English Department Program of Faculty of Letters and Fine Arts, Sebelas
Maret University, and all the lecturer also the university staff that allow me to
neatly present this thesis as the requirement to get my academic title.
I also would like to extend my sincerest thanks to my big family, Mama,
Papa, Mbak Gitta, Mas Hendi, Mike, Mami Anna, Om Danan, Tante Leni, Om
Yono, Tante Yuli, Om Totok and all of my relatives that put their high hopes on
me. Thank you for all the support and trust that you all have given to me. I highly
appreciate any kind of help that you all have done during my study.
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I would also like to acknowledge a part of me which I treasure the most.
My cyber sisters (Wenny and Darlleen), The Noonas (Devia and Ellen), Ms.Mia,
Ms.Joong, Dinda and American Studies mates (Kezia, Dian, Evi, Fida, Eri, Puri,
Novinda), I know that this won’t be enough to express my gratitude for all of the
supports you have sent me. I am looking forward for experiencing more beautiful
memories ahead. Last but not least, I want to thank to certain teams which inspire
me to do many challenging things in my life. I thank Super Junior and Shinhwa
for the inspirational stories that motivate me to consistently learn about many
good things.
Surakarta, October 25th 2014
B. M Dwi Herwinta Sari
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE ............................................................................................................ i
APPROVAL BY THE SUPERVISOR ....................................................... ii
APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF EXAMINER ................................... iii
PRONOUNCEMENT…………………………………………….………iv
MOTTO ........................................................................................................ v
DEDICATION ............................................................................................. vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ........................................................................... vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ ix
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................. xi
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A. Research Background ................................................................ 1
B. Scope of Study ............................................................................. 9
C. Problem Statements .................................................................. 10
D. Objectives of the Study............................................................. 10
E. Research Significances ............................................................. 10
F. Research Methodology……………………………………. .... 11
G. Theoretical Approaches ........................................................... 13
H. Thesis Organization .................................................................. 19
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CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW
A. The Historical Background of Modern Chinese American Family ..
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B. The Concept of Ethnicity and Identity in Chinese American Family
............................................................................................. 27
a. The Chinese American Ethnicity ........................ 27
b. The Concept of Identity in Chinese American .. 31
C. Semiotic Film Theory ............................................................... 35
CHAPTER III ANALYSIS
A. The Characteristic of First, One and a Half, and Second
Generations in Performing The Identity of Modern Chinese
American Family ...................................................................... 46
B. The Conflict of First, One and a Half, and Second Generations on
the Process of Performing the Identity of Modern Chinese
American Family ...................................................................... 76
C. The Accomplishment to Deal With the Conflict between First, One
and a Half, and Second Generations in Performing The Identity of
the Modern Chinese American Family ................................... 89
CHAPTER IV CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
A. Conclusion……………………………….................................106
B. Recommendation…………………………………………......110
BIBLIOGRAPHY…………………………………………....................111
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ABSTRACT
B.M Dwi Herwinta Sari. C1307032. The Identity Problems of the First, One and a
Half and Second Generation Of The Modern Chinese American Family As
Portrayed in Dim Sum Funeral. Undergraduate Thesis: English Department.
Faculty of Letters and Fine Arts. Sebelas Maret University.
This research discusses about the identity problems that derive from the First, One
and a Half, and Second Generation of Modern Chinese American family in
performing the identity. This research is constructed within the framework of
American Studies as the interdisciplinary studies which applies interdisciplinary
approaches such as the semiotics, the socio-cultural and the socio-psychological
to answer its research questions.
This research is descriptive qualitative research taking Dim Sum Funeral as a
source of the primary data. The primary data consists in the form of characters,
characterizations, dialogues and the combination of certain mise-en-scene
elements (setting, figure behavior, costume) and cinematography elements (
Camera Angle, Camera Movement, Shot Distance, Lighting).
Based on data analyzed, it is found that: first, the struggles of first, one and a half
and second generation to acknowledge their Chinese ethnicity and American
characteristics as part of developing a dual Chinese American identity that is
derived from their characteristics as Chinese American. Second, the problem
comes from the contrast between Chinese ethnicity which is brought by the first
generation and the American traits summoned by one and a half and second
generation. The clash between first, one and a half and second generation block
their performance of regaining the identity as Chinese American. Third, the result
of dealing with the problem that is happened between the first, one and a half and
second generation shown by the re-connecting of family bond and blending the
combination between Chinese and American characteristic. The first, one and a
half, and second generation dual identity as Chinese and American requires the
Chinese American generation to be able to adjust to their society.
Keynotes: Identity, Ethnicity, Americanization, Modern Chinese American Family
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THE IDENTITY PROBLEMS OF THE FIRST, ONE AND A HALF,
AND SECOND GENERATION OF THE MODERN CHINESE
AMERICAN FAMILY AS PORTRAYED IN DIM SUM FUNERAL
THESIS
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of Requirement
For the Sarjana Sastra Degree at English Department
Faculty of Letters and Fine Arts
SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
by
B. M Dwi Herwinta Sari
C1307032
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF LETTERS AND FINE ARTS
SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY SURAKARTA
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MOTTO
“ You have control over doing your respective duty only, but no
control or claim over the results. The fruits of work should
not be your motive, and you should never be inactive.”
(The Bhagavad-Gita : 2.47)
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DEDICATION
I dedicate this thesis to :
My Parents
Those who are interested in the Asian American Studies
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All praise, honor and glory go to my friend and my truly savior, Jesus
Christ. You gave me strength and hope so that I could finish what I have started. I
would like to express my gratitude to the people that have participated in helping
to trigger my ideas for this thesis.
I believe that I will always remember my thesis supervisor, Dra. Nani
Sukarni, M.S. for her constant encouragement to not give up on my study. Thank
you so much for supporting me since the very beginning until this thesis is finally
wrapping on its conclusion. My deepest gratitude to Muhammad Taufiq Al
Makmun, S.S, M.A. for his countless assistances in constructing the ideas of my
thesis and Dra. Susilorini, M.A. for her helps to review my thesis. I sincerely
thank to Drs. Riyadi Santosa, M.Ed, Ph.D. as the Dean of Faculty of Letters and
Fine Arts of Sebelas Maret University, Drs. Agus Hari Wibowo, M.A, PhD. as the
Head of English Department Program of Faculty of Letters and Fine Arts, Sebelas
Maret University, and all the lecturer also the university staff that allow me to
neatly present this thesis as the requirement to get my academic title.
I also would like to extend my sincerest thanks to my big family, Mama,
Papa, Mbak Gitta, Mas Hendi, Mike, Mami Anna, Om Danan, Tante Leni, Om
Yono, Tante Yuli, Om Totok and all of my relatives that put their high hopes on
me. Thank you for all the support and trust that you all have given to me. I highly
appreciate any kind of help that you all have done during my study.
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I would also like to acknowledge a part of me which I treasure the most.
My cyber sisters (Wenny and Darlleen), The Noonas (Devia and Ellen), Ms.Mia,
Ms.Joong, Dinda and American Studies mates (Kezia, Dian, Evi, Fida, Eri, Puri,
Novinda), I know that this won’t be enough to express my gratitude for all of the
supports you have sent me. I am looking forward for experiencing more beautiful
memories ahead. Last but not least, I want to thank to certain teams which inspire
me to do many challenging things in my life. I thank Super Junior and Shinhwa
for the inspirational stories that motivate me to consistently learn about many
good things.
Surakarta, October 25th 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE ............................................................................................................ i
APPROVAL BY THE SUPERVISOR ....................................................... ii
APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF EXAMINER ................................... iii
PRONOUNCEMENT…………………………………………….………iv
MOTTO ........................................................................................................ v
DEDICATION ............................................................................................. vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ........................................................................... vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ ix
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................. xi
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A. Research Background ................................................................ 1
B. Scope of Study ............................................................................. 9
C. Problem Statements .................................................................. 10
D. Objectives of the Study............................................................. 10
E. Research Significances ............................................................. 10
F. Research Methodology……………………………………. .... 11
G. Theoretical Approaches ........................................................... 13
H. Thesis Organization .................................................................. 19
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CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW
A. The Historical Background of Modern Chinese American Family ..
............................................................................................. 21
B. The Concept of Ethnicity and Identity in Chinese American Family
............................................................................................. 27
a. The Chinese American Ethnicity ........................ 27
b. The Concept of Identity in Chinese American .. 31
C. Semiotic Film Theory ............................................................... 35
CHAPTER III ANALYSIS
A. The Characteristic of First, One and a Half, and Second
Generations in Performing The Identity of Modern Chinese
American Family ...................................................................... 46
B. The Conflict of First, One and a Half, and Second Generations on
the Process of Performing the Identity of Modern Chinese
American Family ...................................................................... 76
C. The Accomplishment to Deal With the Conflict between First, One
and a Half, and Second Generations in Performing The Identity of
the Modern Chinese American Family ................................... 89
CHAPTER IV CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
A. Conclusion……………………………….................................106
B. Recommendation…………………………………………......110
BIBLIOGRAPHY…………………………………………....................111
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ABSTRACT
B.M Dwi Herwinta Sari. C1307032. The Identity Problems of the First, One and a
Half and Second Generation Of The Modern Chinese American Family As
Portrayed in Dim Sum Funeral. Undergraduate Thesis: English Department.
Faculty of Letters and Fine Arts. Sebelas Maret University.
This research discusses about the identity problems that derive from the First, One
and a Half, and Second Generation of Modern Chinese American family in
performing the identity. This research is constructed within the framework of
American Studies as the interdisciplinary studies which applies interdisciplinary
approaches such as the semiotics, the socio-cultural and the socio-psychological
to answer its research questions.
This research is descriptive qualitative research taking Dim Sum Funeral as a
source of the primary data. The primary data consists in the form of characters,
characterizations, dialogues and the combination of certain mise-en-scene
elements (setting, figure behavior, costume) and cinematography elements (
Camera Angle, Camera Movement, Shot Distance, Lighting).
Based on data analyzed, it is found that: first, the struggles of first, one and a half
and second generation to acknowledge their Chinese ethnicity and American
characteristics as part of developing a dual Chinese American identity that is
derived from their characteristics as Chinese American. Second, the problem
comes from the contrast between Chinese ethnicity which is brought by the first
generation and the American traits summoned by one and a half and second
generation. The clash between first, one and a half and second generation block
their performance of regaining the identity as Chinese American. Third, the result
of dealing with the problem that is happened between the first, one and a half and
second generation shown by the re-connecting of family bond and blending the
combination between Chinese and American characteristic. The first, one and a
half, and second generation dual identity as Chinese and American requires the
Chinese American generation to be able to adjust to their society.
Keynotes: Identity, Ethnicity, Americanization, Modern Chinese American Family
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