Cultural differences in the short story "A Family Affair" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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The essay explores Hofstede's cultural model, contrasting Japanese and American cultures, and applies this framework to Kazuo Ishiguro's short story "A Family Affair." It focuses on the protagonist's return from the U.S. to his traditional Japanese family, highlighting the clash between American and Japanese traditions. Through this narrative, Ishiguro illustrates the profound cultural differences and the challenges of reconciling modernity with tradition.