| “ | We must let go of our old culture. We are American now. | ” |
–Lin | ||
Lin is a character in 80 Days, a Chinese-American who believes in leaving behind his old culture to become purely American.
Background[]
Lin moved from China to America at some point in the recent past. He now considers himself more American, integrating with the culture.
Role[]
Jing can be spoken to Passepartout, who notices his well-cut jacket. He explains his new life to him, saying he is happy to have become an American and ridiculing Jing Huo for wearing a queue despite laws against it.
Character[]
Lin is self-assured and satisfied with his life, but also close-minded in not considering that people might want to cling to old cultural traditions.
Trivia[]
- Lin's character is a direct foil to Jing Huo.