English as She Is Spoke · Question
How does English as She Is Spoke develop the theme of Cultural Misunderstanding?
Answer
English as She Is Spoke by Pedro Carolino develops Cultural Misunderstanding across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
The author's attempt to create a practical conversation guide results in bizarre and inaccurate representations of English culture, including odd vocabulary lists like 'Chinaman' as a trade and 'The quater-grandfather' as a family relation.
The phrases reveal a deep misunderstanding of English idioms and cultural norms, e.g., 'He laughs at my nose, he jest by me' and 'I have put my stockings outward.'
The author's attempt to render English phrases reveals deep confusion about idiomatic expressions and social norms.
The attempt to render French epistolary conventions into English results in nonsensical expressions, revealing a deep cultural gap.
Evidence in the book
- Familiar Phrases
The phrases reveal a deep misunderstanding of English idioms and cultural norms, e.g., 'He laughs at my nose, he jest by me' and 'I have put my stockings outward.'
- Familiar Dialogues
The author's attempt to render English phrases reveals deep confusion about idiomatic expressions and social norms.
- Familiar Letters
The attempt to render French epistolary conventions into English results in nonsensical expressions, revealing a deep cultural gap.
