The most beautiful things in this country have the flavor of other places. Chinese food. Pizza came from the Italians, but it's an American experience. French fries. There's always some other cultures involved. You don't have to be a hyphenated American, but you can certainly be an American who doesn't forget where they came from.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She says American culture blends many foreign influences and that is valuable.
- In plain terms
- American culture mixes other cultures and that is good.
- What can you take from it?
- Embracing diverse roots enriches identity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes culture American?
- Should we forget origins?
Another view
Some might argue it ignores the complexities of cultural fusion.
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