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Cultural clashes between East and West from "summary" of The Rice Mother by Rani Manicka
The clash between Eastern and Western cultures is a pervasive theme in 'The Rice Mother'. The novel delves into the complexities that arise when individuals from different cultural backgrounds come together. The characters in the story grapple with the challenges of navigating the divide between their traditional Eastern values and the more modern Western ideals that they encounter. The clash is particularly evident in the way the characters perceive and interact with each other. The tensions are palpable when the older generation, steeped in their Eastern beliefs and traditions, come face to face with the younger generation, who have been influenced by Western ideas and ways of life. The clash is not just limited to the individual level but extends to societal norms and expectations as we...
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