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principles over American values. However, when Mr. Chin Yuen states “The old order is passing away and the new order is taking its place,” (Far 528) it becomes clear that, although he doesn't agree with some American values, he is willing to accept that some things are going to change. Though the people of America differ often in opinions, dreams, and even what “America” means to them, they are still able to prosper as they share the common bond of America, just as Mr. and Mrs. Spring Fragrance’s differences still allowed them to have a loving marriage.
America often throughout literature noted for its diversity. In Far’s short story, Mrs. Spring Fragrance is a good representation of foreign immigrants who come to America in search of a better

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