The collision and fusion of Greek culture and American culture

Theo 2022-03-21 09:01:44

I love this movie. With a very typical story, it tells the story of the collision and conflict between Greek immigrants and American cultures. It shows the side of Greek-Americans that is not easily known to outsiders, the model of a big family, the model of paternalism, the family size is large, but everyone helps each other with deep feelings, the parents are strict and serious, but they also sincerely respect the choice of their children. , caring for children. The appearance of the "outsider" as an American made the two cultural systems that were at peace with each other finally collided and blended. Compared with the Greek-style exaggeration, the American-style family model is slightly exaggerated, but it is not too much. Tula has finally taken an important step of her own, and it is not a bad thing for immigrants to integrate into the local culture. The ending is sweet and beautiful.

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding quotes

  • [Ian reads the wedding invitation]

    Ian Miller: My parents' names are Rodney and Harriet.

    Toula Portokalos: [horrified] Rodney and HARRY!

    Nick Portokalos: We didn't notice, so maybe they won't.

  • Maria Portokalos: [angry] What is wrong with Toula going to school downtown?

    Gus Portokalos: Is drugs downtown!

    Maria Portokalos: What are you saying? Are you saying Toula will get involved with drugs?

    Gus Portokalos: No. But somebody will say to her: take this bag down to the bus depot, and she'll do it!

    Maria Portokalos: She is not stupid! She's smart!

    Gus Portokalos: I know she's smart. So what for she needs more school? She's smart enough for a girl.

    Maria Portokalos: [indignated] Oh! You think you're smarter than me, huh?

    Gus Portokalos: No, I... I mean... You... you know...

    Maria Portokalos: [angry] What? What you mean? I run the restaurant, I cook, I clean, I wash for you *and* I raise three kids *and* I teach Sunday school, you know? It's lucky for me I have you to tie my shoes!

    Gus Portokalos: Maria!

    [Maria leaves the room, slamming the door, and smiles at Toula]