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# Literary ElementsCrazy Rich Asians (2018) directed by Jon M. Chu Genre: Romantic Comedy-Drama Film Setting/Context: Modern-Day Singapore Director: Jon M. Chu Movie is in 3rd Person POVFollows Rachel Chu primarily Tone and Mood # Main IdeasReligionNick’s family is ChristianExpectation for Rachel to be Christian from Nick’s family Identity and BelongingAstrid’s husband feels he isn’t enough because of how ‘perfect’ Astrid is which is his justification for why he is having an affair Rachel struggles to fit in because she isn’t recognised as part of the family and because of the cultural and wealth separationDespite this she continue to be resilient and doesn’t allow her to be pushed back by Nick’s family Cultural SeparationEven though Rachel is Chinese, because she grew up in America, she is different from Nick’s Chinese family Rachel does not speak Cantonese → language barrier is formed CultureNick’s family is rooted in traditionThey all learned to make dumplings as children MoneyNick doesn’t want to be treated differently because he is rich Difference between expectations between rich and poor FamilyFamilies have a lot of power over their children There is a sense of duty to familyNick’s mother (Eleanor) believes that you should family first before one’s passionEleanor was also disapproved by her husband’s mother and was married against her husband’s family’s willDespite this, she tells Rachel she ‘will never be enough’ Choice between family and loveNick knows that Rachel loves her job in America and that he is expected to take over the family business (meaning he would have to live in Singapore)He wants to choose Rachel over the family business and cut off the family Nick’s family rejects Rachel because her mother cheated on her father and they don’t want to be associated with such a ‘scandal’ Rachel’s mother is very supportive of herRachel only has had her mother throughout her life Resilience/DeterminationRachel doesn’t crumble even when faced by the cruel action of the other girlsShe buries the fish they put on her bed # Values and Attitudes# ValuesEducation Intelligence Tradition Difference Unique qualities # AttitudesIndifference toward protection of private relationships # ConventionsMontage of texting using slang to show the gossip about RachelCamera shots Camera angles SoundDiegetic Sound Non-Diegetic Sound Clothing Setting # QuotesEleanor opens up about how Ah Ma did not believe Eleanor was good enough for her son on the stairs in Tyersall Park before telling Rachel “You will never be enough” 