Crazy Rich Asians

Crazy Rich Asians

by

Kevin Kwan

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Philip Young Character Analysis

Philip is Nick’s father and Eleanor’s husband. He spends most of his time living in Sydney, away from his wife, as he loves how beautiful and relaxed Australia is and can’t stand his wife’s anxiety, judgmental attitude, and scheming. To Eleanor’s surprise and annoyance, Philip finds Rachel both charming and pretty. He also says that he doesn’t care if Nick and Rachel get engaged.

Philip Young Quotes in Crazy Rich Asians

The Crazy Rich Asians quotes below are all either spoken by Philip Young or refer to Philip Young. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Wealth and Absurdity Theme Icon
).
Part 2, Chapter 17 Quotes

“This is the first time you have been serious with a Chinese man. There is so much you don’t know about the proper etiquette with these families.”

“I didn’t realize you could be so old-fashioned,” Rachel teased. “Besides, Nick’s family doesn’t seem really Chinese at all. They seem more British if anything.”

“It doesn’t matter. You are Chinese, and you still need to behave like a properly brought-up Chinese girl,” Kerry said.

Related Characters: Rachel Chu (speaker), Kerry Chu (speaker), Nicholas Young, Eleanor Young, Philip Young
Page Number: 313
Explanation and Analysis:
Part 3, Chapter 1 Quotes

“You said the same thing six years ago when you wanted to remain in England after your studies. And now you’re in America. What’s next, Australia, like your father? It was a mistake to send you abroad in the first place. You have become far too seduced by Western ways.” Rachel couldn’t help noting the irony in what Nick’s grandmother was saying. She looked and sounded like a Chinese woman in the most traditional sense, and yet here they were in a walled garden straight out of the Loire Valley having English afternoon tea.

Related Characters: Ah Ma/Su Yi (speaker), Rachel Chu, Nicholas Young, Philip Young
Related Symbols: Tyersall Park
Page Number: 336
Explanation and Analysis:
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Philip Young Quotes in Crazy Rich Asians

The Crazy Rich Asians quotes below are all either spoken by Philip Young or refer to Philip Young. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Wealth and Absurdity Theme Icon
).
Part 2, Chapter 17 Quotes

“This is the first time you have been serious with a Chinese man. There is so much you don’t know about the proper etiquette with these families.”

“I didn’t realize you could be so old-fashioned,” Rachel teased. “Besides, Nick’s family doesn’t seem really Chinese at all. They seem more British if anything.”

“It doesn’t matter. You are Chinese, and you still need to behave like a properly brought-up Chinese girl,” Kerry said.

Related Characters: Rachel Chu (speaker), Kerry Chu (speaker), Nicholas Young, Eleanor Young, Philip Young
Page Number: 313
Explanation and Analysis:
Part 3, Chapter 1 Quotes

“You said the same thing six years ago when you wanted to remain in England after your studies. And now you’re in America. What’s next, Australia, like your father? It was a mistake to send you abroad in the first place. You have become far too seduced by Western ways.” Rachel couldn’t help noting the irony in what Nick’s grandmother was saying. She looked and sounded like a Chinese woman in the most traditional sense, and yet here they were in a walled garden straight out of the Loire Valley having English afternoon tea.

Related Characters: Ah Ma/Su Yi (speaker), Rachel Chu, Nicholas Young, Philip Young
Related Symbols: Tyersall Park
Page Number: 336
Explanation and Analysis: