The Characters and Culture Shock in “Emily in Paris Season 1” By Darren Star
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The objective of the research is to analyse 1) The Characters in "Emily in Paris" (Season 1) by Darren Star. Based on the description in previous chapter, it can be concluded that the percentage of culture shock stages that in “Emily In Paris Season 1” by Darren Star, the main characters are the Tritagonist (73%), Protagonist (20%), and the Antagonist (7%). The tritagonist, which makes up the largest percentage (73%), provides support, creates conflict, adds depth, and humour, depending on the movie's needs and relationships with other characters. 2)The culture shock in "Emily in Paris" (Season 1) by Darren Star. Based on the description in previous chapter, it can be concluded that the percentage of culture shock stages of Emily In Paris Season 1 By Darren Star" follows the characters through various stages of culture shock. The first stage is the Honeymoon Stage (17%), in which they are enthusiastic about the new culture. The second stage is Culture Shock: Really sets in (30%), in which characters become dissatisfied, furious, and lonely. The third stage is Initial adjustment (19%), during which individuals learn to handle the barriers of a new culture. The fourth stage (20%) is Mental Isolation, in which individuals encounter language obstacles, cultural differences, and homesickness. The fifth step is Acceptance and Integration (14%). The Culture Shock: Really sets in, which makes up the largest percentage (30%), it often referred to as the "frustration stage," that is a challenging phase where characters experience frustration, irritability, homesickness, disappointment, confusion, and fatigue due to their constant adaptation to new culture, social norms, and values. This stage can lead to short tempers, confusion, and isolation.
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