LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL SPECIFICITIES IN 'FREE FOOD FOR MILLIONAIRE' BY MIN JIN LEE

Abstract

This article provides an in-depth literary and linguistic analysis of Min Jin Lee's novel "Free Food for Millionaires," concentrating on its examination of identity, race, culture, and gender in the context of Korean-American immigrant experiences. The narrative follows Casey Han, a young Korean-American woman navigating life in 1990s New York City, highlighting her struggles with familial expectations, romantic relationships, and career aspirations. Min Jin Lee’s vivid and descriptive prose, akin to that of Fyodor Dostoevsky, crafts a multi-generational saga that explores the intricacies of human experience.