A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that hes the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King,

What are the 3 stories in American Born Chinese?

American Born Chinese It begins with the ancient Chinese fable of the Monkey King, followed by the story of Jin Wang—who feels like an outsider as the only Chinese-American student in his new school, and a third story about Chin-Kee who is an over-the-top caricature of numerous offensive Chinese stereotypes.

What is the meaning of the parable in American Born Chinese?

On their way to their new house, Jins mother tells Jin a Chinese parable. The parable that Jins mother tells shows the reader as well as Jin that she values education above all else. Her story implies that its not acceptable for Jin to become a salesman or shop owner, or for him to seek a religious life.

What is the main conflict in American Born Chinese?

The conflict in American Born Chinese was that Jin Wang did not feel accepted because he was Chinese. Wei-Chen Sun move to his school from Taiwan and made him feel accepted. When he got in a fight with Wei-Chen Sun, Jin changed himself physically.

Is Sun Wukong good or bad?

Even as a villain, Sun Wukong is considered to be among the most popular villains of Journey to the West, and his actions of assaulting and wrecking havoc on Heaven had became widely known as one of his most famous deeds. By default, Wukong is the first villain to appear in the story.

Why does Jin say something made me beat him up?

Hes from Taiwan. Something made me want to beat him up, Jin notes. It was a gift from his father, who is still in Taiwan. Bonding over their mutual passion for Transformers, the two boys soon become best friends.

Is Sun Wukong human?

In Journey to the West, Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a stone who acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices. After rebelling against heaven, he is imprisoned under a mountain by the Buddha.