Indians On The Show Master Of None Summary

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Nicole Korn English 125 Michael Pascual 15 February 2016 Comparative Analysis Aziz Ansari’s episode “Indians on TV on the show Master of None, as well as Eddie Huang’s pilot episode on Fresh Off the Boat address the issues of racial tensions. Racisms is a struggle seen in many minorities and stereotypes throughout history. The idea that some races of people are better than others is clearly visualized in both of these TV series. Through Asian stereotyping as well as Indian stereotyping we are able to see how minority groups are treated in todays society. In the pilot episode of Fresh Off the Boat, which is a comedy series centered on an Asian-American family, Eddie Huang puts the harshness to work. Being very blunt with his remarks regarding …show more content…

In the episode “Indians on TV” the audience is able to see how some Indian-Americans will use the stereotypical Indian accent to audition for parts that are ultimately stereotypical, such as a gas station clerk. Through the show they explore the relationships with parents, friends, colleagues, and romantic interests. Having the show air on Netflix, however, made it possible for Ansari to freely express his feelings and representations without filtering them. In one scene the audience sees Dev, the main character, receive an email chain accidentally that stated two Indian males can’t both have main rolls and they would have to “curry their favor” in order to be chosen as the main character. This email caused a whole out lash throughout the episode, however it began to involve other races such as African-Americans and Asian Americans. Having other races involved, Dev tries to compare their part in society and how they are viewed without see that all minorities have different struggles. Seeing that through the first scene in the cafeteria in Fresh Off the Boat, Eddie realizes that although his shirt has a black rapper on it, that doesn’t mean the only black minority in the room wants to sit with him or be associated with him. They come from different backgrounds and different struggles. Like Fresh Off the Boat, Master of None’s strength lies in its embrace of imperfection, meaning

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