Cultural Conflicts and Integration Between China and America in the Joy Luck Clube process of misunderstanding, narrowing the gap and mutual understanding between mothers and daughters, which metaphorically represents the transition of the relationship from conflicts to integration between Chinese and American culture. With the intensification of globalization, cultural exchange iii s and collisions have become more frequent and Chinese traditional culture is facing more challenges than ever before. Through contextual analysis of the cultural conflicts and integration in the joy luck club, this paper attempts to demonstrate that in the age of globalization and cultural diversity, correct attitudes in cultural exchange should be taken. It suggests that different cultures should enhance exchange, respect and trust between each other and create a prosperous human culture together. Key words：the Joy Luck Club; conflicts; integration; Chinese and American culture v Table of Contents 1. Introduction to the Author and the Novel…………………………………………...1 2. Cultural Conflicts Between China and America in the Joy Luck Club……………..2 Episodes Reflecting the Conflicts in the Novel…………………………………2 Factors Causing the Conflicts …………………………………………………..4 Different Languages and Expressions……………………………………4 Different Views on Love and Marriage…………………………………..5 Different Senses of Value………………………………………………...6 Cultural Interpretation of the Conflicts…………………………………………7 3. Cultural Integration Between China and America in the Joy Luck Club…………...8 Episodes Reflecting the Integration in the Novel……………………………….8 Ways Promoting the Integration………………………………………………...9 Mothers' Efforts to Instill Chinese Culture in Daughters………………...9 Communication Between Mothers and Daughters……………………… v .9 Daughters' Understanding and Respect of Mothers…………………… 10
